Blasphemy
Inquiry committee formed under Saddar SP, Samsung Pakistan says it has "immediately" started internal investigation.
Published 01 Jul, 2022 06:57pm
Court also imposes fine of Rs1 million.
Updated 26 Jun, 2022 08:20am
Suspects tell police they found out about alleged blasphemy committed by the victim through a dream seen by a relative.
Updated 29 Mar, 2022 08:42pm
Suggests the formation of a national commission that will make recommendations to curb such incidents.
Updated 23 Feb, 2022 05:14pm
The rulers have been open to engaging with all. What more can strengthen the sense of impunity in the dark forces?
Published 15 Feb, 2022 08:20am
102 people have been detained so far, while more are being identified through footage and evidence, says IGP.
Updated 15 Feb, 2022 10:00am
Suspect seems to be mentally deranged, however, the police are waiting for a medical report, says SHO Ghulam Mujtaba.
Updated 15 Feb, 2022 09:48am
Judge observes it appeared that there were material contradictions in the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses.
Updated 08 Feb, 2022 09:18am
Blasphemy allegations were made against 107 women and 1,308 men.
Updated 26 Jan, 2022 10:08am
The 26-year-old woman has also been given a 20-year jail sentence.
Updated 19 Jan, 2022 11:34pm
Administration convinces mob to end sit-in with the help of local religious elders; situation in the area still tense.
Updated 29 Nov, 2021 02:44pm
The latest case underscores police’s tendency to register a case without investigation in order to keep situation under control.
Published 27 Nov, 2021 08:43am
Police also arrested at least six protesters for damaging a police mobile, motorcycles and other vehicles.
Updated 08 Aug, 2021 11:41am
The convict had been posted as a security guard at a bank branch in Punjab's Khushab district and had shot dead the manager.
Published 30 Jun, 2021 08:36pm
There are several individuals convicted of blasphemy by the lower courts, and awaiting justice from the higher courts.
Published 05 Jun, 2021 08:26am
Shafqat Emmanuel and Shagufta were sentenced to death in 2014 for sending "blasphemous texts" about the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Updated 03 Jun, 2021 08:20pm
Muslim countries can’t agree on any big issue, including iftar timings and moon sightings
Published 08 May, 2021 07:26am
While it is right, the EU parliament’s message to penalise Pakistan hardly addresses the problem.
Published 02 May, 2021 08:16am
Pakistan rejects criticism of judicial system as regrettable, urges dialogue on issues.
Updated 01 May, 2021 07:14am
Imran Khan stresses severing ties with France will incur a loss to Pakistan, not the other way round.
Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:06pm
Suspect arrested, confesses to have killed the victim over blasphemy allegations, say police.
Updated 27 Mar, 2021 01:50pm
He was a juvenile when he was arrested in 2016; lawyer argues blasphemous post on WhatsApp had not been generated by the boy.
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Mashal's father says he will challenge the PHC verdict in the Supreme Court after consulting his lawyers.
Updated 19 Nov, 2020 06:57pm
Police say premature to comment on motive behind the murder; deceased manager and suspect had argument a few days ago.
Updated 05 Nov, 2020 09:49am
Resolution calls upon govt to recall Pakistan's envoy from Paris, ask OIC countries to boycott French goods.
Updated 27 Oct, 2020 08:12am
Policeofficials hold talks with ulama, agree to hold an open enquiry with the help of community leaders and ulama.
Updated 14 Sep, 2020 11:03am
Asif Pervaiz had been accused by his supervisor of sending derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) via text message.
Published 08 Sep, 2020 10:30pm
Authorities say the teenage suspected shooter has confessed to the killing, claiming the lawyer provided him with the pistol.
Updated 19 Aug, 2020 08:03pm
Bail petition filed on behalf of the juvenile suspect mostly included verses of the Holy Quran and Hadith.
Updated 18 Aug, 2020 01:35pm
He was produced before ATC amid tight security.
Updated 31 Jul, 2020 11:29am
