blasphemy law
Pakistani Islamists warn of ‘terrible consequences’ over blasphemy appeal
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Pakistani Islamists warn of ‘terrible consequences’ over blasphemy appeal
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A hardline Pakistani Islamist group has warned of “terrible consequences” if a Christian woman sentenced to…
Pakistan under pressure to rein in blasphemy law
Middle East
March 9, 2018
Pakistan under pressure to rein in blasphemy law
One of the most frightening things about Pakistan’s blasphemy law is that the simplest act can spiral into charges that…
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
World
February 25, 2018
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned…
Pakistani judge sentences Christian to death over blasphemy
Middle East
September 16, 2017
Pakistani judge sentences Christian to death over blasphemy
A defense lawyer says a Pakistani judge has sentenced a Christian man to death after finding him guilty of insulting…
Pakistani court recommends parliament review blasphemy Law
Middle East
August 12, 2017
Pakistani court recommends parliament review blasphemy Law
A court is recommending that parliament review Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy law and make changes that will prevent people from being…
Pakistan’s blasphemy law exalts killer, threatens missing bloggers
Middle East
January 25, 2017
Pakistan’s blasphemy law exalts killer, threatens missing bloggers
Two ornate minarets pierce the evening sky. They frame the emerald green colored dome of an ornate shrine erected to…