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Asia Bibi’s case shows need for interreligious dialogue in Pakistan, priest says

On: July 30, 2015

Lahore: A Dominican priest in Pakistan has praised the nation’s Supreme Court for suspending the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman charged with blasphemy, and has emphasized the importance of dialogue between Muslims and Christians. “The Supreme Court of Pakistan has made a great move as her deathContinue Reading

Pakistan Supreme Court suspends Asia Bibi death sentence

By: Matters India

On: July 22, 2015

In: International

Lahore: The Supreme Court in Pakistan has suspended the execution of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy. Asia Bibi, who has been on death row for nearly five years, was given leave to appeal. No hearing date was set. She denies insulting the Prophet Mohammed, saying her Muslim accusers wereContinue Reading