blasphemy

Christians condemn burning of couple, Hindus protest ‘forced’ conversion

Vatican says first victims are in fact Muslims because these misdeeds give an image of Islam that is terrible

FIR registered and 42 people arrested so far

There should have been sufficient time for the police to move in. Why they did not do so is something we need to know

HRCP says no evidence found of alleged desecration.

Issue needs to be urgently addressed, misuse of blasphemy law prevented so that it can't be used to victimise people

Accused had been sent to hospital for treatment of mental illness.

Judge based the decision on medical board’s opinion that the defendant is a schizophrenic and not fit to stand...

Trial record shows inconsistencies in witness testimony, procedural errors.

Rimsha was arrested in Islamabad after a crowd demanded she be punished.

Rimsha and her family, who have been receiving threats, journeyed in secret to Canada.

Rights activist says CJP hasn’t responded to request for early hearing.

Lawyers and clerics say police were too soft on the Ahmadis.

Shah is in police custody and is being interrogated.

While the death sentence has never been implemented, many are murdered before facing a fair trial.

Prisoners accused of blasphemy face gross abuse and mental torture as they languish in jails across the country.

Authorities say action will be taken against 35 people involved in subsequent violence.

Says the tool could at best serve as supplementary evidence.

The decision taken to ensure security of the accused.

Petitioner refuses to share links in open court fearing it could incite violence.

Defendant claims she is treated like a criminal even though her guilt has not been established.

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

Bail plea withdrawn because the threat to Masih’s life would increase.

23 cases against Muslims, 8 against Christians and 5 against Ahmedis.

Complainant says they were publishing newspaper carrying objectionable content.

LHC judge refers case to CJP to fix it elsewhere.

The acquittal was based on lack of evidence.

Younis Masih was sentenced to death for blasphemy six years ago.

The truth is that in Pakistan, life of an Ahmadi simply does not hold same weight as that of majority population.

Petitioner says he has dispute with complainant over land.

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

Police say Masih and Imran were drunk when had an argument over a discussion.

President Zardari, Shahbaz Sharif both pledge Rs0.5 million each for the victims.

Protests held in several cities, MQM leader Raza Haroon urges CJ to take suo motu notice.

MPA accuses Punjab government of protecting extremists.

Police also file criminal case against hundreds of unidentified people.

The children, from various missionary schools in the city, expressed solidarity for the people who lost their homes.

Rights body calls for strong action against those responsible for Badami Bagh vandalism.

Chief Minister takes notice of the incident, 5 member committee to investigate the incident.

Around 150 houses of Christian families were attacked in Joseph Colony.

Atheists can face the death penalty for their beliefs in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia among 7 countries.

Police say no substance to blasphemy allegations, but telling pastor to flee was only way to avoid violence.

Just the accusation of blasphemy triggers a reaction so frenzied that even authorities fall into the trap.

This SC set high standards for itself on protection of human rights. That standard was upheld in Sherry Rehman’s case.

The petitioner accuses the ambassador of blaspheming on a programme two years ago.

Sectarian violence has become rampant in the region, claiming nearly 80 lives during the last year alone.

The blasphemy issue in particular has played havoc with too many lives.

Man was suspected of burning copies of Holy Quran at mosque in Dadu.

Rimsha and her family will spend Christmas as they have spent the last 4 months; in hiding, fearing for their lives.

Police say they need to recover some of the material associated with charges brought against him, determine motive.