Blasphemy Archives

Shoe Factory Owner in Pakistan Brutally Attacked by Extremists for Alleged Blasphemy – Urgent Call for Justice and Protection

Sargodha, Pakistan – A horrific incident unfolded in the Gillwala colony of Sargodha, Punjab, as Nazir Gill Masih, the owner of a shoe factory, was viciously attacked by Islamic extremists on the morning of Saturday, May 25. Allegedly accused of blasphemy for burning pages of the Quran, Masih suffered severe injuries amidst the chaos that ensued. The assailants not only targeted him but also looted and set fire to his family’s factory and home. Fortunately, …

Hundreds of Muslims Attack Christian Settlement in Pakistan Over Blasphemy Accusations

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A violent mob attack on a minority Christian settlement in Sargodha, Punjab province has left several people injured. The incident, sparked by accusations of blasphemy, saw hundreds of Muslims ransacking and burning down the property of a 70-year-old Christian man, resulting in his severe beating and injuries. Police swiftly intervened, rescuing 10 Christians from the scene and dispersing the crowd, although clashes with protesters left 10 security personnel injured. Authorities in Pakistan …

Two Pakistani Women Sentenced to Death for Killing Teacher Accused of Blasphemy, Minor Jailed for Life

Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan – Two Pakistani women have been sentenced to death for the murder of their religious school teacher, Safoora Bibi, in March 2022. The district judge handed down the death penalty to the two individuals, aged 23 and 24, while a third offender, a 16-year-old minor, received a life sentence. The tragic incident took place in Dera Ismail Khan, a city located in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Blasphemy remains …