New York: A 38-year-old Pakistani national was executed on November 15 by lethal injection for the 1993 killing of two Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees as the US ignored warnings that it could have serious consequences for Americans across the world and hinder the war against terrorism.

Ajmal Khan Kasi's execution was carried out at Greensville Correctional Centre in Virginia State at 07:37 hours (IST) amidst tight security.

Several Pakistani leaders had said sparing Kasi's life would help the US "win the hearts of millions" which in turn would assist it in its war against terrorism. But his execution could lead to serious repercussions, as it would anger people, they said.

Hundreds of students held demonstrations during last few days in Pakistan warning of serious consequences for Americans. Kasi's tribe members too had pleaded for his life.

Recognising that the execution could raise ire of people in Pakistan, the State Department had also issued a warning a week ago that it could lead to vengeance against Americans.

Four workers of an American oil company were shot and killed two days after Kasi was convicted.

The execution came a few hours after the US Supreme Court dismissed his final petition for clemency with remark that he had shown no remorse.

"God is great," Kasi, dressed in a blue prison outfit with his hands and feet chained, chanted till his death.

Kasi's lawyers did not immediately reveal plans for his funeral but his tribe members had said earlier that he would be buried by the side of the his father in the family graveyard in his native land.

PTI