Christian daughter and mother illegally detained and tortured over theft allegations
Pakistan: A Christian girl Saima, her mother Kausar and their relative Salma were illegally detained for thirteen days in Jhumra…
Hundreds of Pakistani imams against terrorism and in favour of Asia Bibi
More than 500 Islamic clerics in Pakistan have signed a declaration against terrorism. The Islamabad Declaration is also against violence…
Jeremy Hunt orders review into persecution of Christians
Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt, has ordered an independent international review into the persecution of Christians. The review will make recommendations…
Asia Bibi’s neighbours want to see her executed
Asia Bibi’s former neighbours have said they still want to see her executed. Their comments come after the Pakistani Christian…
Pakistani Christian woman starved and kept in solitary confinement on false blasphemy charge
A Pakistani Christian woman who was jailed on a false blasphemy charge recounted in a recent interview how she spent…
Pakistani Christian brothers charged with blasphemy sentenced to death
Pakistani Christian brothers Qasir and Amoon have been sentenced to death after being accused of blasphemy. the court of Mr….
Human Rights Day: Pakistan should challenge the blasphemy laws, not entrench them
The Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS-UK) is calling upon the Pakistani Government to take steps to end…
CLAAS requests prayers for Sawan Masih’s release
Sawan Masih has been on death row since 2014, and his appeal is fixed to be heard on November 27…
Asia Bibi’s lawyer says she needs German passport to leave Pakistan
Asia Bibi’s lawyer has appealed to the German government to grant her and her family citizenship. In a news conference…
Pakistani Government has no plans to amend blasphemy law
Pakistan’s president has said the government will not amend the blasphemy law. President Dr Arif Alvi also said the government…
Almost 200 parliamentarians sign open letter to Pakistani Prime Minister
Almost 200 parliamentarians have signed an open letter to the Pakistani Prime Minister urging the government to secure Asia Bibi’s…
Asia Bibi freed from jail after eight years on death row
Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi has been freed from jail after spending eight years on death row. It is believed…