Islamabad, Jan. 29, 2019: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on January 29 upheld the acquittal of a Christian woman who spent years on death row after being convicted of blasphemy.’’ The apex court also dismissed a petition filed by Islamists who have called for her execution. “On merit, this petition is dismissed,”Continue Reading
Pakistan, Nov. 3, 2018: The acquittal of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was on death row under the blasphemy law, by the Pakistan Supreme Court has sparked nationwide protests in that Islamic nation. Most protesters are supporters of the Islamist political party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), which stands for theContinue Reading
Islamabad, Oct. 31, 2018: . Pakistan’s Supreme Court on October 31 overturned the conviction of a Christian mother facing execution for blasphemy in a landmark ruling that is likely to set off mass street protests by hardline Islamists. . “The appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. The judgment ofContinue Reading
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A Pakistani Christian woman on death row for blasphemy has had her appeal adjourned after one of the judges refused to hear the case. The judge cited a possible conflict of interest in the case of Asia Bibi. Hundreds of riot police had been deployed around the Supreme Court inContinue Reading