Most read news stories of the year
Here are the most read stories of 2018. Christian girl set on fire after rejecting a Muslim man’s proposal 25-year-old Asma suffered burns on 80 per cent of her body as Rizwan Gujjar…
Canada discusses asylum for Aasia Bibi with Pakistani govt
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan respects the legal rights of Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman who was recently acquitted by the Supreme Court in the country’s most high-profile…
PTI reaping what it sowed, Opp senators say on TLP protests
–PML-N’s Mushahidullah says ‘it’s divine justice that PTI is feeling heat of fire started by itself’ –Rabbani moves bill seeking ratification of all foreign agreements and contracts by parliament ISLAMABAD: The opposition…
Aasia Bibi is still in Pakistan, govt claims
–FO spokesman, info minister reject ‘fake news’ suggesting former blasphemy convict has fled country after release from prison –Spokesman says there’s no restriction on Aasia’s mobility, she’s being kept at a ‘safe…
Govt gives clean chit to Labbaik
–Interior Minister Afridi says vandalism during anti-Aasia Bibi protests was perpetrated by workers of ‘other parties’ –Defends accord with TLP, says govt will ’embrace its citizens and hold dialogues with them’ in ‘Naya…
Aasia Bibi’s lawyer wishes to find refuge in Netherlands
THE HAGUE: Lawyer of Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy, who claimed he was forced to leave his country for the Netherlands by the UN and EU on Tuesday said he…
Govt refuses to put Aasia’s name on no-fly list until SC orders
–Interior Minister Afridi says govt will follow orders of the Supreme Court in the high-profile blasphemy case –Says govt providing security to Aasia Bibi and her family, vows not to spare rioters …
Italy working to help Aasia Bibi in blasphemy case
ROME: Italy has said that it is working to help relocate the family of a Pakistani Christian woman acquitted eight years after being sentenced to death for blasphemy, amid warnings from her…
Court, not govt, will decide putting Aasia Bibi’s name on no-fly list: minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri on Tuesday said that the court would decide on the matter of placing Christian blasphemy convict Aasia Bibi’s name on the Exit Control…
Govt heaps scorn on religious hate mongers, lauds Opp for support
–Info Minister Fawad says those spreading hatred in name of religion have no moral standing, Opp parties showed ‘political maturity’ –Says govt will compensate for losses during riots, intends to find permanent…
HRCP welcomes SC’s verdict in Aasiya Bibi case
LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment that acquitted 47-year-old Aasiya Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death in a blasphemy case. “While there is…
Roads deserted, blocked as religious zealots continue to protest across country
—Educational institutions to remain closed on Friday LAHORE: The protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers against the acquittal of Christian blasphemy convict Aasiya Bibi continued for the second day on Thursday, paralysing…
Rights groups welcome Aasiya Bibi’s acquittal in blasphemy case
A number of human rights groups have welcomed the acquittal of Aasiya Bibi in the blasphemy case while supporting the verdict ruled by the Supreme Court (SC). Previously, Aasyia Bibi had been…
SC acquits Aasia Bibi, orders immediate release
–Court notes it’s not for individuals or mobs to decide if any act falls under Section-295-C –Justice Khosa says mixing truth with falsehood in name of Holy Prophet (PBUH) not short of…
FO lodges protest with Dutch ambassador over Wilders’ tweet
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday lodged a strong protest with the Dutch ambassador over the blasphemous tweets by Dutch Parliamentarian Geert Wilders. According to the FO press release, Foreign Secretary Tehmina…
PTI vows to protect blasphemy laws: minister
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has reiterated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government stance to protect blasphemy laws (295-C of the PPC) and the honour of Holy Prophet (PBUH). In a…
SC reserves verdict in Aasia Bibi’s appeal against death sentence
–Court questions validity of investigation in case –TLYR threatens strong retaliation if Bibi released ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday reserved its verdict in the final appeal of Aasia Bibi, a…