Tag: Asia Bibi case

Constitution vs Faith

The Preamble of the Constitution mentions certain structural underpinnings, pre-eminently that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. Each of these has faced varying degrees of challenges while sustaining a composite India. However, the majesty of the constitutional spirit is manifest in the unequivocal security afforded to every citizen. Uppermost priority has been accorded...

November 16, 2018

Normalcy returns in Pakistan as protest over acquittal of Asia Bibi halts

Extremists chiefly belonging to Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan and other factions took to streets against the verdict and blocked main roads in all major cities as well as several highways and motorways.

November 3, 2018

Radicals call for strike to protest Asia Bibi’s acquittal

The government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan decided on Thursday to engage in talks with the TLP, a day after urging the radicals not to go against the state.

November 2, 2018

Protests continue in Pakistan over Asia Bibi’s acquittal

The Prime Minister defended the top court's judgment in a televised address, saying it was in accordance with the Constitution and appealed to the protesters to not challenge the state.

November 1, 2018

Blasphemy case: Pak SC sets aside death sentence of Christian woman Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi, a labourer, was accused of blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed in 2009 by Muslim women she was working within a field.

October 31, 2018