Blasphemy
Former lecturer was sentenced to death in the blasphemy case in 2019, and his appeal against his conviction has been pending since 2020.
Updated 22 Sep, 2026 11:24pm
A timeline of his 13-year case and incarceration
Updated 22 Sep, 2026 03:04pm
Court denies post-arrest bail to man accused of uploading and disseminating blasphemous content on WhatsApp groups.
Published 02 Jul, 2026 01:29pm
"I chose journalism to tell the truth", says Saba Iqbal, recounting the painful incident of her brother being lynched to death.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 11:25am
Bench issues 49-page detailed judgement in May 2021 incident.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 12:04pm
Junaid Hafeez has been in jail on blasphemy charges since 2013. His appeal against his 2019 death sentence is pending in the LHC since 2020.
Updated 04 Jun, 2026 10:25pm
The authorities have requested the public to cooperate with police in identifying such elements.
Published 26 Feb, 2026 07:02am
NCCIA challenges the October 28, 2025, acquittal of an Islamabad-based woman by the LHC's Rawalpindi Bench in a blasphemy case.
Updated 28 Jan, 2026 09:32am
Suspect arrested after locals beat him; police register murder FIR on complaint of victim's husband.
Updated 22 Oct, 2025 06:17pm
Bench says elderly suspect diagnosed with mental illness, prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonable doubt.
Updated 11 Oct, 2025 08:29am
The 26-year-old man was arrested on Oct 30 last year; struggling to visit suspect in Jhelum prison due to financial constraints.
Updated 14 Sep, 2025 10:53am
DPO confirms cleric's custody for 30 days after religious group files application over controversial remarks; in FIR, complainant claims cleric severely hurt religious sentiments of Muslims.
Updated 26 Aug, 2025 09:42pm
Claim all nominated accused persons were declared innocent in investigation by police.
Updated 18 Aug, 2025 11:22am
Final decision to be made after meeting with interior minister; JUI-F, others threaten blasphemy case against officials.
Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:47am
Farhatullah Babar says provincial autonomy must be honoured.
Updated 09 Aug, 2025 10:25am
Probe underway after case filed under Sections 295A and 298A of PPC.
Updated 01 Aug, 2025 10:51am
IHC bench explains reasons for suspending earlier order directing govt to form probe body.
Updated 30 Jul, 2025 11:38am
IHC rightly concluded that the formation of a fact-finding commission for blasphemy cases was both urgent and necessary.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 07:19pm
Suspended order noted that nearly 400 FIRs and around 700 accused were linked to online blasphemy cases.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 07:14pm
We are trapped in a situation that many other nations have faced but overcame — collectively.
Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:11am
McGovern notes need to engage and talk about "political prisoners"; blasphemy laws, Baloch activists, blocking of YouTube channels discussed.
Updated 16 Jul, 2025 02:12pm
IHC judge concerned by "disappearance" of woman believed to be a central figure in a number of related cases.
Updated 16 Jul, 2025 09:44am
Cautions that spread of doctored videos, fake screenshots and viral misinformation on digital platforms could fuel hatred.
Updated 11 Jul, 2025 09:14am
Taken into custody under alleged blasphemy and hate speech laws.
Published 01 Jul, 2025 07:00pm
Convict will also have to undergo 3-year additional imprisonment and Rs50,000 fine for injuring complainant.
Updated 01 Jul, 2025 10:07am
The circle of religious bigotry is tightening and beginning to suffocate the majority itself.
Updated 25 May, 2025 09:47am
Ban to remain in effect for 90 days, starting from May 12.
Updated 14 May, 2025 10:07am
IO says 6 other suspects obtained pre-arrest bail while others are still at large.
Updated 23 Apr, 2025 10:53am
Police claim suspects arrested to maintain peace in the area.
Updated 21 Apr, 2025 10:29am
Two other suspects acquitted after being given benefit of doubt over 2023 attacks on Christian community.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 09:58am
