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29th September, 2012
IHC stays blasphemy trial
IHC CJ Iqbal Hameedur Rehman stayed Rimsha Masih's trial in order to first hear on Oct 1 her petition for quashing the FIR registered against her.
IHC CJ Iqbal Hameedur Rehman stayed Rimsha Masih's trial in order to first hear on Oct 1 her petition for quashing the FIR registered against her.
14th September, 2012
Change in Pakistan’s blasphemy laws unlikely
There is little appetite to repeal or amend the blasphemy laws, which remain very popular among Pakistanis.
There is little appetite to repeal or amend the blasphemy laws, which remain very popular among Pakistanis.
14th September, 2012
Blasphemy case: Complainant’s counsel objects to girl’s absence
Adjourning the case's hearing to Sept 17, the judge directed the police to submit the challan until the said date, DawnNews reported.
Adjourning the case's hearing to Sept 17, the judge directed the police to submit the challan until the said date, DawnNews reported.
22nd August, 2012
Amnesty urges Pakistan to reform blasphemy laws
“The continued failure to reform these laws has effectively sent the message that anyone can commit outrageous...as defence of religious sentiments.”
“The continued failure to reform these laws has effectively sent the message that anyone can commit outrageous...as defence of religious sentiments.”
5th July, 2012
2,000 booked for burning ‘blasphemer’ to death
SHO Ghulam Mohyuddin of Channigoth told Dawn the FIR had been lodged under sections 302, 395 PPC and 7 section of Anti-Terrorism Act.
SHO Ghulam Mohyuddin of Channigoth told Dawn the FIR had been lodged under sections 302, 395 PPC and 7 section of Anti-Terrorism Act.
4th January, 2012
Taseer’s killing — symbol of a withering state
One year on, the country is at best ignoring the anniversary of its former governor and at worst supporting his murderer.
One year on, the country is at best ignoring the anniversary of its former governor and at worst supporting his murderer.
3rd March, 2011
Analysis: Pakistan unlikely to bend on blasphemy
This is despite protests that the law is often abused for personal scores.
This is despite protests that the law is often abused for personal scores.
17th February, 2011
“It is the women who have the guts in Pakistan”
In Pakistan, Salman Taseer’s assassination in early January has blown the lid off the seething cauldron that has been bubbling in Pakistan for the last…
In Pakistan, Salman Taseer’s assassination in early January has blown the lid off the seething cauldron that has been bubbling in Pakistan for the last…
18th January, 2011
Govt not amending blasphemy law, says PM
However, Gilani stressed that no law should be misused.
However, Gilani stressed that no law should be misused.
14th January, 2011
Protests held against pope’s appeal on blasphemy laws
KARACHI: Protesters demonstrated in three cities against a call by Pope Benedict XVI for Pakistan to scrap its blasphemy laws. The laws stipulate the death…
KARACHI: Protesters demonstrated in three cities against a call by Pope Benedict XVI for Pakistan to scrap its blasphemy laws. The laws stipulate the death…
11th January, 2011
Bilawal vows to protect minorities after Taseer killing
LONDON: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), on Monday condemned the killing of Salman Taseer for seeking changes to blasphemy laws, and called…
LONDON: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), on Monday condemned the killing of Salman Taseer for seeking changes to blasphemy laws, and called…
7th January, 2011
Aasia's security enhanced
LAHORE: The Punjab government has increased the security of Aasia, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in November 2010, in a Sheikhupura jail after…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has increased the security of Aasia, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in November 2010, in a Sheikhupura jail after…
6th January, 2011
Taseer’s murder part of a wider plot: Imtiaz Safdar Warraich
ISLAMABAD: Allies of Pakistan’s assassinated liberal politician Salman Taseer Thursday alluded to his killing as part of a wider plot, slamming security failures that saw…
ISLAMABAD: Allies of Pakistan’s assassinated liberal politician Salman Taseer Thursday alluded to his killing as part of a wider plot, slamming security failures that saw…
5th January, 2011
Religious scholars say mourning Taseer’s death risky
Anyone who expresses grief in this unstable country could suffer the same fate.
Anyone who expresses grief in this unstable country could suffer the same fate.
5th January, 2011
Blasphemy law claims another life
ISLAMABAD: Salman Taseer, the flamboyant and high-profile Governor of Punjab, was gunned down here on Tuesday by one of his security guards.
The guard, Mumtaz …
ISLAMABAD: Salman Taseer, the flamboyant and high-profile Governor of Punjab, was gunned down here on Tuesday by one of his security guards.
The guard, Mumtaz …
4th January, 2011
The year 2010: Moments of despair
We share these sorrows to remind the world that there is always a need for help. Lets not forget the awful times and pray for…
We share these sorrows to remind the world that there is always a need for help. Lets not forget the awful times and pray for…
25th December, 2010
16th December, 2010
Campaign launched to protect blasphemy law
ISLAMABAD: A number of political and religious parties and groups announced on Wednesday that a campaign to protect the blasphemy law would be launched and…
ISLAMABAD: A number of political and religious parties and groups announced on Wednesday that a campaign to protect the blasphemy law would be launched and…
16th December, 2010
Campaign launched to protect blasphemy law
ISLAMABAD: A number of political and religious parties and groups announced on Wednesday that a campaign to protect the blasphemy law would be launched and…
ISLAMABAD: A number of political and religious parties and groups announced on Wednesday that a campaign to protect the blasphemy law would be launched and…
12th December, 2010
Doctor arrested for blasphemy: police
KARACHI: A doctor has been arrested for insulting the Prophet Mohammed in Pakistan, police said on Sunday, in a second high profile case throwing the…
KARACHI: A doctor has been arrested for insulting the Prophet Mohammed in Pakistan, police said on Sunday, in a second high profile case throwing the…
