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Tag: Asia Bibi

Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Why Pakistan’s blasphemy law must be abolished

by Imad Zafar May 10, 2019February 18, 2020

Asia Bibi‘s long and highly publicized ordeal is finally over – she has been allowed to leave Pakistan. Bibi, a Christian, was convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death. However, she was acquitted by the Supreme court in October last year after the prosecution failed to submit valid evidence against her. Bibi’s acquittal sparked protests by […]

Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Persecuted Christian finds refuge in Canada

by Asia Times staff May 9, 2019February 18, 2020
Supporters of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam religious party shout slogans as they protest the execution of Mumtaz Qadri – the man who assassinated Punjab governor Salman Taseer after he called for the pardoning of a Christian woman sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad – in March 2016. Photo: Reuters
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Years after governor was shot dead, mobs still scream ‘blasphemy’

by Imad Zafar January 4, 2019
Photo: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi. Photo: AFP / Arif Ali
Posted inIran, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan must tackle religious extremism

by Rahim Nasar November 27, 2018
Pakistani Rangers walk past burning motorbikes on a street in Karachi early November 24, after they were set alight by protesters following the arrest of hardline cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi. Photo: AFP
Posted inFrance, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan detains hardliner behind blasphemy protests

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020
A close-up/macro photograph of Pakistan from a desktop globe. Adobe RGB color profile.
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Pakistan’s invisible forces tighten grip on power

by Imad Zafar November 14, 2018November 14, 2018
Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious political party, block the road during a protest against a court decision to overturn the conviction of Christian woman Asia Bibi in Karachi on October 31, 2018. مناصري حزب تحريك لبيك باكستان (TLP) المتشدد يقطعون الطريق أثناء مظاهرة ضد قرار المحكمة إلغاء حكم إعدام ضد المسيحية آسيا بيبي في كاراتشي في 31 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018.Photo: AFP/Rizwan Tabassum
Posted inChina, Pakistan, South Asia

The Asia Bibi case: surrender of a state at the hands of fanatics

by Imad Zafar November 6, 2018
Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious political party, block the road during a protest against a court decision to overturn the conviction of Christian woman Asia Bibi in Karachi on October 31, 2018. مناصري حزب تحريك لبيك باكستان (TLP) المتشدد يقطعون الطريق أثناء مظاهرة ضد قرار المحكمة إلغاء حكم إعدام ضد المسيحية آسيا بيبي في كاراتشي في 31 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018.Photo: AFP/Rizwan Tabassum
Posted inChina, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Govt ‘surrenders’ to radical mob’s demands in blasphemy case

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid November 5, 2018February 18, 2020
Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious political party, block the road during a protest against a court decision to overturn the conviction of Christian woman Asia Bibi in Karachi on October 31, 2018. مناصري حزب تحريك لبيك باكستان (TLP) المتشدد يقطعون الطريق أثناء مظاهرة ضد قرار المحكمة إلغاء حكم إعدام ضد المسيحية آسيا بيبي في كاراتشي في 31 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018.Photo: AFP/Rizwan Tabassum
Posted inAfghanistan, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Pakistan’s Asia Bibi case forces it back into a deeper theocracy

by Vivek Katju November 5, 2018
File photo of  Sami-ul-Haq, head of the Defence of Pakistan Council. The cleric, who had close ties to the Afghan Taliban, was assassinated on Nov 2, 2018. Photo: AFP/ Aarmir Qureshi
Posted inAfghanistan, India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

‘Father of Taliban’ assassinated in Pakistan by unknown killer

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid November 3, 2018February 18, 2020
Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious political party, block the road during a protest against a court decision to overturn the conviction of Christian woman Asia Bibi in Karachi on October 31, 2018. مناصري حزب تحريك لبيك باكستان (TLP) المتشدد يقطعون الطريق أثناء مظاهرة ضد قرار المحكمة إلغاء حكم إعدام ضد المسيحية آسيا بيبي في كاراتشي في 31 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018.Photo: AFP/Rizwan Tabassum
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan Supreme Court acquits Christian woman of blasphemy

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid November 1, 2018February 18, 2020
windows jail and sun rays 3d image. Image: iStock
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Blasphemy verdict is ray of hope for persecuted groups

by Imad Zafar October 31, 2018November 1, 2018
Photo: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader Khadim Hussain Rizvi. Photo: AFP / Arif Ali
Posted inMiddle East, Pakistan, South Asia

Blasphemy case: Pakistani Islamists push for woman’s execution

by F.M. Shakil October 17, 2018February 18, 2020
Muslims in Karachi are seen during Salat-e-Jumma (Friday prayers) in July 2016. Photo: iStock
Posted inEuropean Union, Italy, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Infamous blasphemy law may be amended to rein in false claims

by F.M. Shakil March 12, 2018February 18, 2020

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