A British aid worker killed in Pakistan has been honoured with a second posthumous award in recognition of his humanitarian work.
Khalil Dale, 60, was abducted at gunpoint in January last year while working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Baluchistan in the south-west of the country.
Mr Dale, who was originally from York, but lived in Beeswing, Dumfries and Galloway, has now been posthumously awarded the Florence Nightingale medal, acknowledging his service to others over more than three decades, the British Red Cross said.
Last year he won the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award, which was collected on his behalf by his brother, Ian Dale.
The Florence Nightingale medal, named after the pioneer of nursing, is presented every two years and honours "exceptional courage and devotion" to wounded, sick or to disabled people or civilian victims of war or a natural disaster.
Sir Nick Young, chief executive of the British Red Cross, said: "Khalil was a truly extraordinary person.
"He spent more than 30 years of his life in the service of others, bringing healthcare to people living in some of the world's most dangerous places. He would have been humbled and no doubt astounded to receive this medal and we are very pleased his work has been recognised with this prestigious award."
Mr Dale's first overseas mission for the Red Cross was in Kenya in 1981.
He also worked in Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan and Iraq, before his posting to Pakistan with the ICRC.
In Pakistan, the aid worker was travelling home from a local school, in a clearly marked ICRC vehicle, when kidnappers bundled him into a car in the city of Quetta.
His body was found in an orchard with a note saying that he was killed because his kidnappers did not receive a ransom.
Mr Dale was born in York and was awarded an MBE in 1994 for his humanitarian work overseas. He changed his name from Ken when he became a Muslim. He had been living in Pakistan for nearly a year and was engaged to be married.
A memorial fund has been set up to continue his legacy.
After his brother was nominated for the Robert Burns Award last year, which recognised those who had improved or enriched the lives of others, through personal self-sacrifice, selfless service or charitable work, Ian said: "Khalil was loved and respected by many people.
"I feel this is a fitting tribute to a man who profoundly affected and touched the hearts of everyone he met.
"He will leave a deep and lasting legacy."
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