blasphemy law

Pakistan attempts to prosecute Ahmadi US citizens for digital blasphemy

By Aysha Khan — January 13, 2021
(RNS) — In 2016, Pakistan enacted digital regulations that allow authorities to block online content in the 'interest of the glory of Islam.'

Asia Bibi free to leave Pakistan after court dismisses challenge to her acquittal

By Bob Smietana — January 29, 2019
LAHORE, Pakistan (RNS) — Bibi, a Christian whose death sentence for blasphemy was overturned last year, will likely leave Pakistan after a court rejected an appeal of her acquittal.

Pakistani man charged with blasphemy over shoes with Hindu symbol

By RNS staff — June 21, 2016
(Reuters) Pakistani rights groups say Hindus are often at risk of discrimination and hate crimes, including forced conversions and economic discrimination.

Report: Religious freedom deteriorating around the world

By Aysha Khan — May 2, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Global religious freedom remains under “serious and sustained assault,” according to a new report.
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