Three suspects handed over to Britain

ISLAMABAD—In the first case of its kind, three men were returned to the UK Wednesday morning to face questioning about the murder of Scottish school boy Kriss Donald, says a statement issued by the British High Commission here.
The men have been wanted in connection with the murder since the offence occurred in March 2004. But without a formal extradition treaty the Pakistani authorities were unable to return them to the UK.
Following lengthy negotiations the Pakistani authorities amended the 1972 Extradition Act to allow for the return of the three wanted men, the statement said.
This return of the three comes at a time when the British and Pakistani Governments are about to ratify a formal extradition treaty and once again demonstrates the close and growing ties between the two nations.
Speaking on the extradition the British High Commissioner said: “The murder of Kriss Donald was a vicious crime against an innocent 15 year old boy that caused revulsion throughout the UK. The search for justice in this case continues, but I’m pleased to be able to say today that we have moved that process on considerably with the return of 3 suspects.
This has not been an easy process and has involved a great deal of hard work including from the staff at the British High Commission here in Islamabad, the Strathclyde Police Force and excellent co-operation and assistance from the Pakistani authorities”.—Online