Killed Before Trial: Documenting Blasphemy-Related Lynchings in Pakistan
September 18, 2026
Blasphemy lynchings in Pakistan have taken the lives of people before courts could determine whether the accusations against them were
Blasphemy lynchings in Pakistan have taken the lives of people before courts could determine whether the accusations against them were
Blasphemy killings in Pakistan reveal a disturbing contradiction: although the law allows the death penalty for certain offences, many accused
Judges in blasphemy cases in Pakistan can face threats and intimidation that raise serious concerns about judicial independence and fair
Lawyers defending blasphemy cases in Pakistan can face intimidation, threats and even deadly violence simply for representing the accused. The
Mental disability and blasphemy laws in Pakistan raise serious questions about intent, criminal responsibility and the protection of vulnerable defendants.
Children accused of blasphemy in Pakistan reveal some of the most disturbing consequences of the country’s blasphemy laws. Few cases
Acquitted but Still in Danger: Blasphemy Defendants Forced into Hiding and Exile Blasphemy acquittals in Pakistan do not always mean
Blasphemy for Profit: How Accusations in Pakistan Have Been Used in Land Grabs, Business Disputes and Personal Vendettas Blasphemy accusations
Thousands of Christians are forced to leave Pakistan due to the religious persecution and migrate to Malaysia where they seek