The trial of the British Islamist and three accomplices charged with the abduction and murder of US reporter Daniel Pearl resumed today in Pakistan amid tight security.

Pakistani police today ringed the colonial-era courthouse in Karachi where a Briton was appearing for the kidnap-killing of American journalist Daniel Pearl, in a massive show of force before the hearing.

A court in Pakistan has set a trial date for four men accused of the kidnap and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.

The British former public schoolboy accused of masterminding the abduction and murder of American reporter Daniel Pearl was today charged in Pakistan.

A Pakistani prosecutor today presented charges against four Islamic militants in the slaying of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.