Killer at heart of Pakistan murder uproar handed two further sentences

    The killer at the centre of a rape and murder case that shook Pakistan has been sentenced for a further two murders.

    Imran Ali, 24, was convicted of raping and murdering six-year-old Zainab Ansari in Kasur.

    The case caused protests in various cities, with two men killed by officers as a police headquarters was stormed.

    Ali has now received additional death sentences and fines in two other cases involving the deaths of minors.

    He is still facing three pending cases against him.

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