Pakistan: Two Taliban men sentenced to death
They were identified as Moavia and Abdullah.
They were sentenced in connection with the deadly attack on an Ahmadi place of worship in Lahore city in 2010.
The attack had reportedly killed 94 people and injured more than 100 people.
"The Punjabi Taliban, a local affiliate of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (the Pakistani Taliban or TTP), claimed responsibility," Dawn News reported.
"Today, the ATC sentenced Abdullah was sentenced to death on nine counts, whereas Moavia was given the death penalty on seven counts. Both are also handed a fine of Rs3.3 million," it reported.
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