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Gender diversity art show closed over protests in Brazil

Conservative organization that led the charge on social media denied it was trying to censor art.

12 Sept 2017 8:40 AM

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy...

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's...

31 Oct 2018 7:36 AM

Aasia Bibi

US Congress introduces resolution to grant asylum to Aasia Bibi

A US lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to grant asylum to Pakistani woman Aasia Bibi.

1 Feb 2019 4:47 AM

Aasia Bibi

Asia Bibi, cleared of blasphemy, leaves Pakistan

A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row over false blasphemy charges, Asia Bibi, has left the...

8 May 2019 9:45 AM

We would be compelled to suspend all subsidies and trade preferences until the effective implementation of the Convention could be assured by the Government of Pakistan, EU said. (Photo: ANI)

Concerned over minority persecution, EU threatens to suspend all...

51 members of the European Parliament, in a letter to Imran Khan said oppression of religious minorities violated the...

2 May 2019 6:27 AM

Blasphemy: Trolls flood social media in Pakistan amid virus lockdown

'Blasphemy': Trolls flood social media in Pakistan amid virus lockdown

Activists and social media trackers say there has been a surge in online sectarian attacks, hate speech and cries of...

27 Aug 2020 6:55 AM

In a file photo, a Shariah Law official uses a rattan cane to whip one of two men convicted of gay sex in Banda Aceh, Aceh province, Indonesia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Two men in Indonesias conservative Aceh province were caned 77 times each after neighbors reported them to the Shariah Police for having sex. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Indonesia takes a step backwards

A nation that used to pride itself in support of democratic traditions in the last 24 years might be slipping as it...

7 Dec 2022 6:45 PM

A simple accusation of blasphemy in Pakistan can be tantamount to a death sentence. (Photo: Representational Image)

Pakistan: Blasphemy law exalts killer; threatens missing bloggers

The clerics have accused the missing writers of blasphemy after a social media campaign linked them to allegations of...

25 Jan 2017 7:46 AM

Vadims Ruskuls was arrested and charged for Kaurs murder and preventing her lawful burial. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Police arrest Christian man for alleged blasphemy case in Pakistan

The accused was moved to another place after rumours that religious groups intend to attack police station

15 July 2017 10:19 AM

Nawaz Sharif had also warned against destruction of the places of worship of other religions, describing them as a crime in Islam. (Photo: AP)

Cleric demands public apology from Pak PM Sharif for anti-Islam Holi...

On March 14, Sharif had said that forced conversion and discrimination against minorities were not allowed in Islam.

22 March 2017 2:36 PM

Activist Shaan Taseer (left). (Photo: Twitter | Shaan Taseer)

Christmas message leads to death threats, police case in Pakistan

The hardliners have called for protests if police do not charge activist Shaan Taseer with blasphemy against Islam,...

3 Jan 2017 3:52 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Pak: Pull down blasphemous content from social media, says Nawaz...

He also ordered to take necessary actions in accordance with the judicial guidelines issued by the court.

14 March 2017 9:41 AM