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Pakistan judges pressured to use blasphemy law: UN

Pakistan`s blasphemy laws call for the death penalty for anyone insulting Islam, its holy book or th...

Jail warden tried to strangulate me: Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi has claimed that a female jail warden had tried to strangulate her following an argument. ...

Pak clerics reject blasphemy allegations against Taseer

Qadri has said he killed Taseer for criticising Pakistan’s blasphemy law.

Man arrested in Pak under blasphemy law

The man allegedly desecrated the Quran at Hangu in Pakistan`s northwest.

Petition filed in Pak court for reopening 82-yr-old case

A constitutional petition has been filed in a Pakistani court for reopening of an 82-year-old case...

Pakistani booked under blasphemy law for trying to burn Bible

Akhtar Hussain allegedly tore up the Bible at a Church yesterday.

Blasphemy laws used to harass minorities: Report

Violence and discrimination against minorities continued in Pakistan, a US report on human rights sa...

Congressional resolution seeks repeal of blasphemy law in Pak

The resolution expressed condolences for the murder of Salman Taseer and Shahbaz Bhatti.

Pakistan`s Sherry Rehman next on terror hit list?

With two of three Pak politicians who opposed the blasphemy law assassinated, Sherry Rehman, now fea...

Pak panel asks govt to properly pursue Taseer murder case

A Pakistani parliamentary panel demanded to appoint a competent prosecutor.

Pak court grants bail to man arrested under blasphemy law

Shahid Hasan Sheikh was arrested for allegedly defiling the Quran.

Gilani rejects proposal to amend blasphemy law

Pak`s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved a recommendation to reject official proposals...

Gilani emerges ‘king of contradictions’ in utterances over blasphemy law

Yousaf Raza Gilani has been making widely contradictory statements regarding the country’s controver...

Man sentenced to death under blasphemy law in Pakistan

Rafiq was convicted for committing blasphemy against Prophet`s companions.

Pak withdraws bill for blasphemy law amendment

Pak PM has announced that there will be no amendment in the blasphemy law.

No plans to amend blasphemy law: Gilani

Gilani said he believes in taking all political partners on board while deciding national issues.

Thousands rally in Pakistan over blasphemy law

Pakistan`s government has said it had no intentions to amend blasphemy law.

Sherry Rehman vows to stay put despite death threats over blasphemy law

Sherry Rehman has said she will not flee the country despite death threats flooding her email inbox ...

Can’t even think of making amendment in Pak’s blasphemy law: Gilani

Gilani said, Pak Govt has no plans to amend the controversial blasphemy law.

Muslim scholars to look into abuse of blasphemy law in Pak

The purpose of committee is to address concerns about misuse of the law.

Hardliners rally against Pope across Pakistan`s Punjab

Hardline religious parties organised rallies across Punjab province to protest Pope Benedict`s cal...

Pakistani Islamists criticise Pope`s anti-blasphemy law comments

Pope Benedict XVI had called on Pakistan to scrap an anti-blasphemy law.

Pope asks Pakistan to scrap blasphemy law

Pope Benedict XVI called on Pak to scrap a blasphemy law after the murder of the Guv of Punjab.

Thousands march in Karachi to support blasphemy laws, Qadri

Wearing green headbands,protesters shouted slogans against Pak govt & US.

Now, fatwas demand death for Sherry Rehman

Pakistan`s interior minister has suggested Sherry Rehman to leave country.

Pakistan on strike over blasphemy law change bid

The law was enacted during regime of late military ruler Zia-ul-Haq in 1980s.

Pak govt rules out plan to amend or repeal blasphemy law

The blasphemy law was enacted during the regime of Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s.

Pak Islamist groups warn govt against changes in blasphemy law

Pak Islamist groups threatened protests if blasphemy law is amended.

Pak clerics launch campaign to protect blasphemy laws

Political and religious parties in Pak have launched a campaign to protect it’s blasphemy laws.

Pak clerics warn of protests if blasphemy laws are amended

Pak`s religious parties warn of launching a movement called Tehreek Namoos-e-Risalat.

Pak court restrains govt from amending blasphemy law

A Pakistani court Monday restrained the government from amending the blasphemy law.

Indonesia court upholds blasphemy law

A decision by Indonesia`s constitutional court to uphold a controversial blasphemy law has dealt a s...

Pakistan intends to alter blasphemy law

The Pakistani government plans to change its blasphemy law to check its misuse by extremist groups, ...

Pak minister sees blasphemy law revision this year

Pakistan plans within this year to revise its laws against blasphemy, which have long been criticise...

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