Pakistan's Prime Minister Calls Osama Bin Laden A Martyr

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan faced a growing backlash after saying former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had been 'martyred'

Daily Mail: Pakistan's PM Imran Khan sparks fury after saying Osama bin Laden was 'martyred' by US special forces

* The Prime Minister, 67, made the comment during a parliamentary session
* Former Al-Qaeda leader bin Laden was shot dead by the US Navy SEALS in 2011
* Martyrs are greatly respected in Islam, and Kahn's comment sparked backlash
* Pakistan has always denied knowing that bin Laden was hiding in Abbottabad

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has sparked fury after saying former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was 'martyred'.

Khan, 67, made the hugely controversial comment in parliament when describing the troubled history between Pakistan and the US.

'The Americans came to Abbottabad and killed Osama bin Laden. Martyred him,' Khan said.

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Update #1: Pakistan: Imran Khan says US 'martyred' Osama bin Laden -- DW
Update #2: Pakistan PM Imran Khan slammed for saying bin Laden was 'martyred' -- AFP

WNU Editor: The opposition has responded .... Opposition lambastes PM Imran for saying Osama bin Laden was 'martyred' (DAWN).

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