Blasphemy Laws

Asia Bibi: A case which showed how Pakistan's laws have become instruments of vendetta, malice

Given the context in which blasphemy allegations are made — including severe infringements to the right to a fair trial because of the threats to the accused, their families, judges and lawyers, as well as the bias against the blasphemy accused that impacts the impartiality of the process — it is unlikely that the Asia Bibi judgment alone would make a difference in how future cases are decided

Islamist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan calls off protests against Asia Bibi's acquittal; apologises for 'inconveniencing without reason'

The announcement comes after the TLP and the government reached an agreement to conclude the latter's nationwide protests, with the government promising to immediately initiate a legal process to place Asia Bibi's name on the Exit Control List (ECL).

Hafiz Saeed's release, Zahid Hamid's ouster show Islamic fundamentalism is still very much alive in Pakistan

Pakistan today is widely looked upon as a failed state because of the power the fundamentalists wield in the country among large sections of people.

India, Pakistan spar at UNHRC over Kashmir as New Delhi calls Islamabad 'world's terrorism factory'

Minorities have held positions at the highest levels in India, including becoming presidents and vice-presidents, while Pakistan only has blasphemy laws for their minorities, India retorted at the ongoing session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Religious minorities in Pakistan are presecuted by govt and majority: US expert

"In the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, religious minorities are persecuted both by the Pakistani government and by the majority Muslims," said a US expert.

Amnesty tells Pak to protect minorities after gruesome killing of Christian couple

The Christian couple was thrashed and burnt alive by a group of angry Muslims in Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday for allegedly desecrating the Quran.

Mob sets fire to Hindu community centre in Pak over 'blasphemy'

Violence triggered by allegations of blasphemy is common in conservative Pakistan.

How Pakistan is using blasphemy laws to target its minorities

Pakistan's blasphemy law is increasingly becoming a potent weapon in the arsenal of Muslim extremists.

Pakistan police arrest 150 for burning Christian homes in Lahore

Police in eastern Pakistan say they have arrested around 150 people accused of burning dozens of Christian homes in anger over alleged blasphemy.

Searching for alleged blasphemer, mob raids Christian colony in Lahore

Witnesses and local residents said policemen did nothing to stop the mob. Footage on television showed houses and cars on fire at Joseph Colony in Lahore.