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Pakistan Condemns Mob Violence Against Christians

Pakistan Condemns Mob Violence Against Christians

By Umair Jamal
That the government is condemning the extremist violence in Jaranwala rather than condoning it marks an important step forward.

Religious Intolerance is Burning Pakistan

Religious Intolerance is Burning Pakistan

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
The recent mob violence against Christian minorities in Punjab province is just the latest reminder of how deep and wide the roots of religious intolerance have grown.
Muslim Mobs Attack Churches in Pakistan After Accusing Christians of Desecrating the Quran

Muslim Mobs Attack Churches in Pakistan After Accusing Christians of Desecrating the Quran

By Asim Tanveer and Munir Ahmed
A death sentence for blasphemy has never been carried out. But often, an accusation alone can trigger riots and incite mobs to violence.

Anti-Sweden Rallies Erupt in Pakistan Against Burning of Quran

Anti-Sweden Rallies Erupt in Pakistan Against Burning of Quran

By Munir Ahmed
Anger has grown in Muslim countries since an Iraqi Christian burned Islam’s holy book in Stockholm last week.

Chinese National Accused of Blasphemy Is Another Test for China-Pakistan Ties 

Chinese National Accused of Blasphemy Is Another Test for China-Pakistan Ties 

By Azhar Zeeshan
The incident could reinforce existing concerns about Chinese workers' safety in Pakistan, and a pull-out by China could be disastrous for Pakistan's economy.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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An Alarming New Bill Takes Aim at Pakistan’s Shias

An Alarming New Bill Takes Aim at Pakistan’s Shias

By Asad Gokal and Jaffer A. Mirza
Pakistan is strengthening  its controversial anti-blasphemy laws – with potentially deadly results for religious minority groups.

Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

By Munir Ahmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says it blocked Wikipedia because a 48-hour deadline to remove content  it said was blasphemous was ignored.
The Dilemma Over the Blasphemy Law in Pakistan

The Dilemma Over the Blasphemy Law in Pakistan

By Niha Dagia
The mob killing of a Sri Lankan is the culmination of a fire lit decades ago, when a doctrinaire interpretation of Islam was allowed to thrive in a politically driven move to legitimize religious intolerance.

Pakistan Police: Mob Kills Sri Lankan Over Alleged Blasphemy

Pakistan Police: Mob Kills Sri Lankan Over Alleged Blasphemy

By Babar Dogar
Mob attacks on people accused of blasphemy are common in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Bloodthirsty Blasphemy Law Needs to Be Repealed

Pakistan’s Bloodthirsty Blasphemy Law Needs to Be Repealed

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Vigilantes have claimed the life of yet another Pakistani accused of blasphemy.

How Pakistan’s Constitution Facilitates Blasphemy Lynching and Forced Conversions

How Pakistan’s Constitution Facilitates Blasphemy Lynching and Forced Conversions

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Islamic supremacy, sadly, is written into Pakistan’s constitution.
Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

Chitral: A Portrait of Sectarian Tension in Pakistan

By Shah Meer Baloch
Far from the headlines, a district in KP provides worrying evidence of a rise in religious hatred.

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