1.   In interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, Shiite leaders said such protests were overwrought.

2.   A Shiite leader warned of repercussions.

3.   A Shiite leader was gunned down outside his home in the central Punjab town of Multan, according to news reports Monday.

4.   At least two Shiite leaders were arrested.

5.   But the opposition appeared to be struggling to mobilize supporters, with many Shiite leaders in prison.

6.   Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the killing of the Shiite leader.

7.   Hezbollah has indicated the swap would not include Shiite leaders Sheikh Abdul-Karim Obeid and Mustafa Dirani.

8.   However, the documentary did not feature any Shiite leaders or perspectives, said Lak.

9.   In past years, Israeli commandos also have swooped in to seize top Shiite militant leaders.

10.   In recent years, the assassinations of several Shiite leaders have worsened the tensions.