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Tuesday, 19 November, 2002, 11:43 GMT
In pictures: Aimal Kansi's funeral
Thousands of mourners turned out in the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday for the funeral of Aimal Khan Kansi.

Many chanted slogans against the United States, where Kansi was executed last week for killing two CIA agents in 1993.

Mourners offer prayers at the funeral
The funeral was held at a packed football stadium

Mourners view the body of Aimal Khan Kansi in Quetta
Kansi is viewed as a martyr by many locals

Thousands gather for funeral at soccer stadium in Quetta
Signs echoed Kansi's last words

Mourners carry Kansi's coffin
Kansi's body was then taken to his family burial plot

Man cries at Kansi's funeral
The city is observing two days of mourning

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