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Persecution of Christians in Pakistan (view source)
Revision as of 21:22, February 1, 2018
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Under Pakistani law, Christians may be arrested for crimes of blasphemy, and if convicted face a possible death penalty.
Under Pakistani law, Christians may be arrested for crimes of blasphemy, and if convicted face a possible death penalty.
Some people accused of blasphemy have been lynched by crowds. Lawyers, judges and those seeking to reform the blasphemy laws have also been threatened, attacked or even killed.
In the last 20 years, scores of Christians have been convicted for desecrating the Koran or for blasphemy. While most of them have been sentenced to death by the lower courts, many sentences have been overturned owing to lack of evidence.
In the last 20 years, scores of Christians have been convicted for desecrating the Koran or for blasphemy. While most of them have been sentenced to death by the lower courts, many sentences have been overturned owing to lack of evidence.