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Pakistan Tightens Blasphemy Laws That Already Carry Death Penalty
The punishment for insulting the prophet's wives, associates, or close family members under the new law is ten years in prison or life in prison and a fine of ten lakh Pakistani rupees.
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Pak School Teacher Killed By Colleague, Students For "Blasphemy": Police
Delhi Weather: A teacher at an all-girls religious school was killed by a woman colleague and two students who accused her of blasphemy, Pakistan police said Wednesday, the latest murder in the country related to the hugely sensitive issue.
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Pakistani Court Sentences Woman School Principal To Death For "Blasphemy"
A Pakistani court in Lahore has sentenced to death a woman school principal for committing blasphemy.
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No Evidence, No Witness: Pak Supreme Court Releases Man After 18 Years
After being in jail for over 18 years for charges under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws, a death-row convict was finally acquitted by the country's Supreme Court due to lack of evidence.
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Asia Bibi Calls For Reform In Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was freed from death row by the Supreme Court in a high-profile sacrilege case last year that polarised the society, has called for reforms in the country's "harsh" blasphemy law, according to a media report.
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Mike Pompeo Asks Pakistan To Do More On Religious Freedom
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a case that drew international scrutiny.
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Christian Woman Acquitted In Blasphemy Case Likely To Be Flown Out Of Pak
A Christian woman who was convicted of blasphemy and was acquitted by Pakistan's Supreme Court is likely to be flown out of the country as the landmark verdict sparked countrywide protests and death threats from hardline groups.
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Family Of Pak Christian First To Face Death For Blasphemy Holds Out Hope
The family of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother who faces becoming the first person to be executed for blasphemy in Pakistan, said they hoped the Supreme Court would free her.
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Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
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Pakistan's Law Minister Zahid Hamid Resigns In Wake Of Anti-Blasphemy Protests
Pakistan's Law Minister Zahid Hamid has tendered his resignation following the deadly clashes across the country between police and protesters belonging to hardline religious groups, state broadcaster said today.
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Five Things To Know About Pakistan Anti-Blasphemy Protests
In the space of three weeks, a simple demonstration in Islamabad has turned into a national crisis for Pakistan.
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Pakistan Capital Tense As Military Silent On Protests
Pakistan's capital was tense Sunday after attempts to disperse anti-blasphemy protests by Islamists ended in deadly violence, as the military appeared hesitant to respond to a government call for help.
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Pakistan Issues 'Last Warning' To Islamists Blocking Entrance To Capital
Pakistan's government on Friday issued a final warning to members of a hard-line Islamist party who have blocked a main road into the capital since last week, raising fears of a violent clash as they refuse to budge.
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Man In Pakistan Gets Death Sentence For Posting Blasphemous Content On Facebook
A minority Shia Muslim man in Pakistan was today sentenced to death by an anti-terrorism court for posting blasphemous content on Facebook, the first death sentence handed for blasphemy on social media in the country.
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Pakistani Christian Jailed For Blasphemy Over Facebook Like
Pakistani police say they have arrested a 16-year-old Christian boy on blasphemy charges after he "liked" an "inappropriate" photograph on Facebook of the Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam.
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Pakistan Tightens Blasphemy Laws That Already Carry Death Penalty
The punishment for insulting the prophet's wives, associates, or close family members under the new law is ten years in prison or life in prison and a fine of ten lakh Pakistani rupees.
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Pak School Teacher Killed By Colleague, Students For "Blasphemy": Police
Delhi Weather: A teacher at an all-girls religious school was killed by a woman colleague and two students who accused her of blasphemy, Pakistan police said Wednesday, the latest murder in the country related to the hugely sensitive issue.
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Pakistani Court Sentences Woman School Principal To Death For "Blasphemy"
A Pakistani court in Lahore has sentenced to death a woman school principal for committing blasphemy.
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No Evidence, No Witness: Pak Supreme Court Releases Man After 18 Years
After being in jail for over 18 years for charges under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws, a death-row convict was finally acquitted by the country's Supreme Court due to lack of evidence.
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Asia Bibi Calls For Reform In Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was freed from death row by the Supreme Court in a high-profile sacrilege case last year that polarised the society, has called for reforms in the country's "harsh" blasphemy law, according to a media report.
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Mike Pompeo Asks Pakistan To Do More On Religious Freedom
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged Pakistan to do more to stop the abuse of blasphemy laws after the release of Asia Bibi, who escaped a death sentence in a case that drew international scrutiny.
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Christian Woman Acquitted In Blasphemy Case Likely To Be Flown Out Of Pak
A Christian woman who was convicted of blasphemy and was acquitted by Pakistan's Supreme Court is likely to be flown out of the country as the landmark verdict sparked countrywide protests and death threats from hardline groups.
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Family Of Pak Christian First To Face Death For Blasphemy Holds Out Hope
The family of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother who faces becoming the first person to be executed for blasphemy in Pakistan, said they hoped the Supreme Court would free her.
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Rome's Colosseum Turns Red To Protest Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Rome's ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws.
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Pakistan's Law Minister Zahid Hamid Resigns In Wake Of Anti-Blasphemy Protests
Pakistan's Law Minister Zahid Hamid has tendered his resignation following the deadly clashes across the country between police and protesters belonging to hardline religious groups, state broadcaster said today.
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Five Things To Know About Pakistan Anti-Blasphemy Protests
In the space of three weeks, a simple demonstration in Islamabad has turned into a national crisis for Pakistan.
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Pakistan Capital Tense As Military Silent On Protests
Pakistan's capital was tense Sunday after attempts to disperse anti-blasphemy protests by Islamists ended in deadly violence, as the military appeared hesitant to respond to a government call for help.
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Pakistan Issues 'Last Warning' To Islamists Blocking Entrance To Capital
Pakistan's government on Friday issued a final warning to members of a hard-line Islamist party who have blocked a main road into the capital since last week, raising fears of a violent clash as they refuse to budge.
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Man In Pakistan Gets Death Sentence For Posting Blasphemous Content On Facebook
A minority Shia Muslim man in Pakistan was today sentenced to death by an anti-terrorism court for posting blasphemous content on Facebook, the first death sentence handed for blasphemy on social media in the country.
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Pakistani Christian Jailed For Blasphemy Over Facebook Like
Pakistani police say they have arrested a 16-year-old Christian boy on blasphemy charges after he "liked" an "inappropriate" photograph on Facebook of the Kaaba in Mecca, one of the holiest sites in Islam.
