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Sawan Masih is accused of committing blasphemy that led to over 150 houses of Joseph Colony being burned down.

‘Compensation cheques were distributed considering political affiliation’.

The decision taken to ensure security of the accused.

Police, lawyers and judges sought jail trial for safety of accused.

Bajwa said that the police had no direct evidence against his clients and no weapon had been recovered from them.

Christians living in Joseph Colony to vote for PPP, PML-N, while those in Peshawar to vote for religious parties.

Govt admits police purposefully avoided clash with violent mob; Supreme Court disposes of the case.

SC disposes off the case, proceedings will now move to trial courts.

Caretaker CM holds meetings on security for minorities, election activities.

Christians fear for their lives, simply because of their faith.

It has become a Herculean task to rein in the malevolent religiosity nurtured during protracted dictatorships.

IGP, commissioner summoned for April 4.

Bench expresses dismay over the fact that 40 policemen took refuge in a warehouse, failed to disperse the unruly mob.

Shahbaz Sharif had announced Rs0.5 million in compensation for those affected in the mob attack.

CJ says Punjab IG should be held responsible.

IG Punjab says CCPO Lahore did not visit Joseph Colony at the time of the incident.

Local market elections postponed as 18 candidates of one group among accused.

The scenes of Joseph Colony are the real “image” of Pakistan. That image is Pakistan going to hell on a metro bus.

Construction on the 121 affected units was started the day after the incident.

Due to lack of evidence, court also issues order for the release of one of the suspects.

"There is a dire need to introduce reforms to remove shortcomings in the society,” says Sharif.

Residents appreciate Punjab govt’s efforts but wonder about federal’s promises.

Mohammad Amlesh will be the new police chief of the city.

'Local police told the Christian community to vacate their houses as there was a possibility of violence erupting'

200 tents set up; restoration work underway on war footing.

CJ criticises authorities for failing to protect basic rights of Christian residents.

The court maintains that the suspension of the SHO and DPO was not enough. Govt accepts failure.

Special Branch of Punjab police failed to inform provincial govt of incidents which led to attacks.

PTI chief visits neighbourhood to sympathise with victims.

Imran Khan’s visit to Badami Bagh sparks slogan chanting match between PTI and PML-N workers.

If there's a blasphemy law, what right do people have to take the law into their hands and banish an entire community?

PTI chief says Joseph Colony incident is the extreme example of inflicting misery.

Led by Awami National Party’s (ANP) minority MPA Asif Bhatti, demonstrators started marching forward from Lahori Gate.

Father Gill says the man who committed blasphemy should be awarded death penalty if he was actually found guilty.

Mustafa Lakhani said people shouldn’t discriminate against each other on the basis of religion.

‘Badami Baghs’ will keep occurring in this country, until our lawmakers revamp the blasphemy-connected laws.

NA suspends day’s agenda; MQM storms out of Senate.

Land of Joseph Colony belonged to the Lahore city district government had not been allotted to anyone, says AG Punjab.

Counsel say their clients have been wrongly accused.

Supreme Court Bar Association condemns arson attacks.

Governor Mahmud writes to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

Three days deadline set for repair of homes, more cheques to be distributed today.

The High Courts have ample power to act as trial courts in appropriate circumstances, including blasphemy cases.

Tragic stories are emerging, a bride saw her dowry plundered and burnt on her wedding day.

Sindh Assembly condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on Christians residing in Joseph Colony.

Fourteen other suspects sent on a judicial remand.

Those responsible will be punished severely.

More than 100 houses of Christian residents were burnt in a mob attack.

Court announces interim order, summons detailed report of Badami Bagh incident and Gojra riots.

Human Rights Watch urges govt to take immediate legal action against Joseph Colony attackers.