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Blasphemy Law in the Context of Christian Theology

The blasphemy laws in The constitution of Pakistan

(KARACHI) - Several sections of Pakistan's Criminal Code comprise its blasphemy Laws. § 295-A forbids outraging religious feelings. § 295-B forbids defiling the Quran. § 295-C forbids defaming the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Defiling the Quran merits imprisonment for life. Defaming Muhammad (PBUH) merits death with or without a fine. (See below Sharia.)

Islamabad High Court Judgment in Rimsha Case Historical for Pakistan

Now the Rimsha case is over and her lawyer is passionate to solve other cases as well.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - November 20th was the historical day for Pakistani Christians when Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed blasphemy charges against Rimsha, a Christian teenager girl whose case prompted international outrage.

Iqbal Hameed-ur-Rehman, honorable Chief Justice (IHC) found that the accusations against Rimsha were legally unsound.

Pakistan`s Blasphemy Laws Don`t Protect Religious Harmony

Social and Political leadership express concern about the IHC decision in the Rimsha case.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, 20th November, 2012 dismissed blasphemy charges against Rimsha, a Christian teenager girl whose case prompted international outrage.

Islamabad High Court found that the accusations against her were legally unsound, said Abdul Hameed Rana, one of the Rimsha’s lawyers. She is a free woman now, like any other Pakistani citizen, he added.

Man Accused of Qur`an Burning Dies in Police Custody

Nobody knows the reality or what the real factors are behind this death - LEAD's Chief and President PCC Lahore Advocate Sardar Mushtaq M. Gill

(NANKANA SAHAB, Pakistan) - On 22 November 2012 Mr. Nadeem, 22 years old, was accused of Qur'an burning by residents of Mohala Usmani Khoo Nankana Sahab.

He died in the custody of Police at the Warburton police station.

Suicide Bomb Blast in South Waziristan Pakistan

It is not clear who carried out the attack.

(JHUMRA CITY, Pakistan) - A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan has wounded a militant commander and killed at least six people.

Officials say Maulvi Nazir was one of at least 12 people wounded in the blast Thursday in Wana, the main town in the South Waziristan tribal region.

Nawab Nazar`s Mother Appeals Intl. Human Rights Groups to Play Role in His Recovery

Balochistan must hold the record for the highest number of government kidnappings and murders.

(TURBAT, Occupied Balochistan) - The mother of Ilyas Nazar issued demands regarding her kidnapped son in a press release.

She says claimants of Islam and humanism should raise their voice for the safe recovery of her son Nawab Nazar.

India-Japan Strategic Partnership: An Agenda

“Japan and India enjoy deep mutual understanding and are fully committed to enhance the strategic and global partnership for peace and prosperity.” -Prime Ministers, Yoshihiko Noda and Dr.Manmohan Singh, Joint Statement, December 28, 2011

(NEW DELHI) - The currency of power and security objectives is clearly evident in the 21st century globalised world with multiple transnational connectivity and changing contours of power.

India’s power and security options have been enhanced in the Asia Pacific in general and in context to Japan, in particular.

Pakistani Woman in the Front Line to Defend Rights of Minorities, Romana Bashir

Romana, first lady appointed as consultant for Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue in Pakistan

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Shanti Nagar is a Christian village in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.

Fifty to sixty thousand zealots stormed this abode on the 6th of February, 1997. Thirteen churches were ransacked and hundreds of homes were destroyed by the arsonists.

Update on Plight of 14-Year Old Pakistani Christian Girl: Rimsha

The local news and views of the case.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - It was around mid night in Pakistan.

A young Christian girl was brought in the Ramna Police Station, Islamabad accused of blasphemy law..

Protecting One of Pakistan`s Christian Rights Activists

This is a serious issue and Christian organization working for Pakistani Christians should think on it and should take some solid step to save the lives that are in danger.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - The ordinary Pakistani Muslim is utterly devoted to his faith and can brook no disrespect to it, real or imagined.

If the media, or his peers, or banners from trader organizations declare that Islam or the Holy Prophet have been mortally insulted he is not to be blamed if moved to anger.