Pakistan government worker held in connection with Times Square bomb plot

A worker in Pakistan’s state-run Islamic advisory body has been arrested accused of playing an important role in the failed New York Times Square car bombing.

Pakistan government worker held in connection with Times Square bomb plot
Thu, 30 Sep, 2010 - 14:08

A worker in Pakistan’s state-run Islamic advisory body has been arrested accused of playing an important role in the failed New York Times Square car bombing.

Intelligence sources said Faisal Abbasi accompanied the Pakistan-American bomber to Pakistan’s north-west to meet militant leaders.

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