Pakistan

Christian in Pakistan Sentenced to Death for 'Blasphemy' Acquitted

Christian in Pakistan Sentenced to Death for 'Blasphemy' Acquitted

A Christian in Pakistan incarcerated for nearly 10 years on a false blasphemy conviction was released from prison on Nov. 13 after a high court acquitted him, but quietly to avoid Islamist outrage, his attorney said.

Historic Bail for Nurses Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan, Lawyer Says

Historic Bail for Nurses Charged with Blasphemy in Pakistan, Lawyer Says

In an unprecedented court decision in Pakistan kept secret for two months to avoid Islamist backlash, a trial court judge granted bail to two Christian nurses charged with “defiling the Koran,” their attorney said.

Court in Pakistan Gives Custody of Christian Girl to Alleged Kidnapper

Court in Pakistan Gives Custody of Christian Girl to Alleged Kidnapper

Police in Pakistan have found a 14-year-old Christian girl who was allegedly kidnapped and forced to marry and convert to Islam, but a court on Thursday rejected her family’s attempt to recover her, ruling that Islam gives mental capacity more importance than age in such cases.

Muslim Gunmen in Pakistan Wound at Least Four Christians

Muslim Gunmen in Pakistan Wound at Least Four Christians

According to sources, on Monday, radical Muslims dawning high-powered weapons in an area of Lahore, Pakistan, opened fire at the homes of Christians, wounding a pregnant woman and at least three other people.

Sexually Assaulted Christian Threatened with Blasphemy Charge, Rights Group Says

Sexually Assaulted Christian Threatened with Blasphemy Charge, Rights Group Says

According to a human rights leader, a Muslim supervisor is threatening to file blasphemy charges against a Christian sanitation worker in Pakistan if she refuses to withdraw her sexual assault accusation against him.

Pakistani Couple Seeks Asylum in Europe after Being Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges

Pakistani Couple Seeks Asylum in Europe after Being Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges

A Pakistani Christian couple has arrived safely in Europe after they were acquitted of charges that had them on death row for seven years.

Christians in Pakistan Suffer Court Setback in Child Marriages/Conversions

Christians in Pakistan Suffer Court Setback in Child Marriages/Conversions

Last week, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declined to intervene in efforts to end the abduction and forced conversion/marriage of minor Christian girls in the country.

School in Pakistan Covers Up Rape of Christian Girl, Family Says

School in Pakistan Covers Up Rape of Christian Girl, Family Says

A young Christian girl in Pakistan was allegedly raped while attending school, and police and school officials are reportedly refusing the acknowledge the assault.