Daniel Pearl was the reporter for

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Daniel Pearl who was killed in Pakistan after the collapse of Taliban in Afghanisation was the reporter for:

(A) Wall Street Journal

(B) CNN

(D) BBC

Correct Ans: (A)

Explanation:
Daniel Pearl was the reporter for the Wall Street Journal and served as its South Asia Bureau Chief. Terrorists kidnapped and tragically killed him in Pakistan in 2002 while he investigated links between terrorist groups and the “shoe bomber” Richard Reid. His reporting focused on global terrorism and its networks, highlighting the risks journalists face while covering sensitive and high-risk issues. His legacy inspires efforts to promote press freedom and ensure journalist safety worldwide.