Aasia Bibi

'Do not clash with the state': PM Khan issues stern warning to agitators after Aasia Bibi verdict

PM urges the nation not to be "provoked" by the hardliners; says the state will fulfil its duty to protect people.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

Parliament, other institutions should stand with the Supreme Court: Bilawal

"We cannot run the country from the streets. We can [only] run this country according to the Constitution and law."

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

LIVE BLOG: Protests end, life back to normal after TLP’s call to end agitation against Aasia Bibi verdict

Traffic flows unimpeded after removal of road blockages.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

Supreme Court acquits Aasia Bibi, orders immediate release

SC rules there were no legal grounds to prosecute Aasia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Nov 2010.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

Aasia Bibi’s family fears for safety if court sets her free

“We are hopeful that whatever the court proceedings are it will come out as positive for us,” says husband Ashiq Masih.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:46pm

TLP threatens to paralyse country if Aasia Bibi is acquitted

Party has directed local leaders to start protests without waiting for orders from central leadership if she is freed.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:46pm

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Aasia Bibi's final appeal against execution

Section 295-C inapplicable since investigation was faulty and grounded in malicious intent, says lawyer.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:45pm

Aasia Bibi's appeal against death sentence to be heard by SC special bench on Monday

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar will hear Aasia Bibi's appeal on October 8.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:45pm

Defenceless minorities

RELIGIOUS minorities in this country often find themselves marginalised and persecuted by both state and society....

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:29pm

Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law

Speaking at the gathering, Asia Bibi's husband says his wife, living on death row since 2010, is innocent.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:31pm

What you need to know about Aasia Bibi's trial

Aasia Bibi was acquitted by the Supreme Court after challenging her conviction and death sentence.

Updated 29 Jan, 2019 03:10pm

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Asia Bibi case

Justice Hamid-ur-Rehman recuses himself from bench

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:20pm

Asia Bibi's final appeal against blasphemy to be heard in Supreme Court

Supreme Court due to hear a final appeal against the execution of Asia Bibi six years after she was sentenced to death.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:21pm

Aasia Bibi isolated in prison over security fears

Move comes after 'genuine' threats to Bibi's life were issued in the wake of the recent SC ruling on Mumtaz Qadri.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:53pm

Pope meets Asia Bibi’s relatives

“I pray for Asia, for you and for all Christians who are suffering,” the pope told Bibi’s husband Ashiq Masiq.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:30pm

French mayor awards honourary citizenship to Asia Bibi

"Paris would welcome Asia and her family as soon as freedom is restored to her," said mayor Hildago

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:21pm

On death row for blasphemy, Asia Bibi makes final appeal to SC

"On behalf of Asia Bibi I have today filed an appeal in the Supreme Court," said her defence attorney.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:30pm

The story of Asia Bibi does not matter in Pakistan

The next time when, in your patriotic zeal, you wave your flag vehemently, pause for a second and look at it.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:28pm

Asia Bibi losing hope on death row: family

LHC confirmed death sentence of the blasphemy accused 2 weeks ago, dashing hopes it might be commuted to a jail term.

Updated 30 Oct, 2018 10:20pm