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Mianwal (Pakistán), Aug 6 (EFE).- Condemned to the gallows as a minor, Mohamed Iqbal spent more than half his life on death row, during which he was saved only hours before his planned execution.Iqbal, who was released a month ago, now faces an uncertain future as a free man in an unknown world in a case that illustrates the shortcomings of Pakistan's judicial system.B-ROLL AND SOUNDBITES OF MOHAMED IQBAL.0: 08-0: 38"When the execution order was issued, I thought my life was over. But at the same time, I thought that at least jail would end. I was worried, but my family had been fighting the case for a long time. They had spent a lot of money on it. They were more concerned than I was. I thought my time in jail would end (with the execution). "0: 46-1: 07"They make you stand against a wall and mark as far as the neck goes to calculate its height. Then they weigh you. If you weigh little, they tie bags of earth to your feet so that your neck breaks when you fall."
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