Blasphemy laws

Blasphemy Case: Pakistan SC acquits Christian woman

Pakistan's Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother facing execution for blasphemy, in a landmark case which incites deadly violence and reaches as far as the Vatican.

Complaint against challengers of state religion binned

A Dhaka court rejects a complaint brought against challengers of state religion Islam.

Salman Taseer murder: Pakistan hangs Mumtaz Qadri

Pakistan hangs former police bodyguard who shot dead Punjab's governor over his opposition to blasphemy laws, officials say.

November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018

Blasphemy Case: Pakistan SC acquits Christian woman

Pakistan's Supreme Court overturns the conviction of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother facing execution for blasphemy, in a landmark case which incites deadly violence and reaches as far as the Vatican.

June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016

Complaint against challengers of state religion binned

A Dhaka court rejects a complaint brought against challengers of state religion Islam.

February 29, 2016
February 29, 2016

Salman Taseer murder: Pakistan hangs Mumtaz Qadri

Pakistan hangs former police bodyguard who shot dead Punjab's governor over his opposition to blasphemy laws, officials say.