The land under buildings like the Mohatta Palace is widely coveted, said palace lawyer Faisal Siddiqi.
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Siddiqi said at the time the prosecutor was under considerable pressure and threats from militants forced the trial to eventually be held within the prison grounds for safety reasons.
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