Another Youhanabad tragedy victim dies in jail
Another victim of the Youhanabad tragedy has died in jail. Usman Masih, 29, died in Kot Lakhpat jail on December…
Six-year-old Pakistani Christian Girl Shot Dead Over Debt
A six-year-old Pakistani Christian girl has been shot dead in a debt row. In Faisalabad a Christian family took out…
Pakistani Senate body says misuse of the blasphemy law must be prevented
Members of a Pakistani parliamentary committee have had it is necessary to prevent the misuse of the blasphemy law. On…
Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy granted bail
A Pakistani Christian man who is accused of blasphemy has been released on bail. Iqbal Masih was charged under blasphemy…
US urges Pakistan to repeal its blasphemy laws
The United States has recommended that Pakistan repeals its blasphemy law. At the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) held in Geneva,…
Mentally ill Pakistani Christian man held in jail over blasphemy allegations
A Pakistani Christian man with mental health issues who was arrested on the day of his son’s funeral has been…
Five Pakistani Christian families flee their home after teenager falsely accused of blasphemy
Five Pakistani Christian families were forced to flee their homes after teenager from one of the families was accused of…
European parliamentarians visit Pakistan to discuss Asia Bibi’s case
Three European parliamentarians are visiting Pakistan in relation to Asia Bibi’s blasphemy case The delegation from the Group of European…
Blasphemy accused Pakistani Christian dies before proving his innocence
The family of a Pakistani Christian man who died before being able to prove himself innocent of blasphemy allegations are…
Bill approved for increase in marriageable age for Pakistani girls
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill for an increase in the marriageable aged for women to…
12-year-old Pakistani Christian girl raped
A 12-year-old Pakistani Christian girl was raped and tortured three men. Meshal was abducted from her home in Sheikhupura and…
Pakistani Christian refused asylum by UNHRC dies in Bangkok
A Pakistani Christian asylum seeker has died in a Thai detention centre. Khurram Chohan died on 19 October in Bangkok…