Blasphemy
To prevent the misuse of blasphemy laws and the violence this begets, the recent amendments need to be rethought.
Updated 05 Sep, 2023 08:49am
Separately, driver of former PTI MPA Bilal Asghar Warraich beaten by seven people in Gojra.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 10:19am
Usman Anwar says incidents, including Jaranwala violence, are a “conspiracy” to “divert attention” from the communal clashes in India’s Manipur.
Updated 28 Aug, 2023 10:42pm
Recommends reviewing blasphemy laws so that they are not misused against individuals or any religious minority.
Published 26 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Says it can't rule out suspicion that the attacks were part of a "larger campaign of hatred against the local Christians".
Published 25 Aug, 2023 11:49pm
A preliminary analysis of the tragedy shows that anti-minority mob violence has two aspects.
Updated 21 Aug, 2023 08:44am
Punjab interim CM says all damaged churches to be restored by next week; Punjab IG, info minister cast doubt over allegations of blasphemy.
Updated 19 Aug, 2023 07:39am
"We are ashamed," says Pakistan Ulema Council chief; archbishop says over 20 churches burnt; COAS issues condemnation.
Updated 18 Aug, 2023 01:34am
In Pakistan, the blasphemy laws have been misused with impunity by vested interests.
Updated 17 Aug, 2023 09:04am
Violence stoked by rumours of alleged desecration of holy book, relayed through mosque announcements; no case against mob so far.
Updated 17 Aug, 2023 08:10am
Minorities Alliance Pakistan chairman says govt and Jaranwala's local administration failed to protect the lives and property of Christian residents.
Updated 17 Aug, 2023 08:16am
Police spokesperson says the suspect has been sent to jail on judicial remand.
Updated 14 Aug, 2023 09:05am
Sources say students had lodged complaints with local clerics, accusing the victim of committing blasphemy during a lecture.
Updated 07 Aug, 2023 08:58am
Video circulating on social media purportedly shows mob outside police station; PM Shehbaz takes notice, orders investigation.
Updated 11 Feb, 2023 06:31pm
Quashes FIR registered against a citizen from Mianwali.
Updated 13 Nov, 2022 09:24am
We are seeing in real time the mainstreaming of religious extremism in our politics.
Published 19 Sep, 2022 02:09pm
Local court sends suspect to jail on judicial remand.
Updated 02 Sep, 2022 10:17am
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
