Summary Pakistani citizen was given death penalty in drugs smuggling case and was to be executed on Thursday
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Pakistan‘s ambassador to Indonesia Aqil Nadeem has confirmed that Zulfiqar Shah‘s execution has been delayed for now, reported Dunya News.
Lahore‘s native, Zulfiqar was convicted in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 300 grams (10.6 oz) of heroin and was to be executed on Thursday night. His plea was rejected by the Indonesian authorities but they decided to reconsider the decision after Pakistan on Monday urged the Indonesian government to stay the execution of one of Zulfiqar, citing concerns that his 2005 trial had been unfair.
Indonesia, which is among Southeast Asia‘s biggest markets for narcotics, has declared a "drug emergency" and vowed no mercy for drug traffickers.
It provoked international outrage in April last year with the executions of eight drug traffickers, seven foreigners among them, following the 2013 end of a five-year temporary halt in the practice.
Zulfiqar‘s family was delighted to know the news as they were protesting against the decision of execution since evening.
Indonesian authorities will tell about the details later.
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