Mr Dale, who is originally from Manchester and converted to Islam 30 years
ago, was also known as Ken.
He had worked for the Red Cross in some of the world’s most dangerous places,
including Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq.
In Pakistan, he had been working as a health-programme manager in Quetta for
almost a year.
He was abducted by unidentified armed men while returning home from work on
January 5. About eight gunmen stopped his vehicle before forcing him into
another car.
Although police said the kidnapping was similar to the 2009 abduction of an
American UN worker, which was claimed by the Balushistan Liberation United
Front, they failed to make any headway in identifying suspects.
Kidnappings are common in Pakistan but many victims are released on payment of
a ransom.
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, said his thoughts were with the family
of Mr Dale.
“I utterly condemn the kidnapping and killing of Mr Dale, and send my deepest
condolences to his family and loved ones as they come to terms with their
tragic and distressing loss,” he said.
“This was a senseless and cruel act, targeting someone whose role was to help
the people of Pakistan, and causing immeasurable pain to those who knew Mr
Dale.”
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