In recent years many poor and innocent Christians have been falsely accused, tortured and even killed under the pretext of Pakistan’s blasphemy law. This…
An introduction to Pakistan´s blasphemy law § 298 Uttering of any word or making any sound or making any gesture or placing of any object in the sight with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person. 1 year´s imprisonment, or fine, or both § 298A Use of derogatory remarks etc., in respect of… Continue reading An introduction to Pakistan´s blasphemy law
On August 5th 2023, Abdul Rauf Baloch, an English teacher, was brutally killed by unidentified gunmen in the city of Turbat in southern Balochistan in Pakistan, following accusations of blasphemy. Rauf, who denied the allegations, was on his way to explain his position to a group of Islamic scholars when he was murdered. Abdul Rauf had… Continue reading Abdul Rauf Baloch | Another Victim of Pakistan´s Blasphemy Law
