In addition to the proportion of white color in the national flag, one of the very few things that have remained the same in Pakistan since its creation is the persecution of religious minorities by some religious extremists. Of those, Shia Muslims, who constitute about 20% of the population of Pakistan, remain a sect, systematically […]
Lawyers coerce judge to punish a man accused of blasphemy
Lawyers of the District Session Court of Mirpur attempted to violently attack the judge who granted bail to an alleged blasphemer. A man in Mirpur posted something on social media, something seen through the lens of offence sparked, and had sparked a controversy. It led to lawyers ganging up and employing violent tactics to pressurize […]
University students being thrashed due to blasphemy accusations – where are we heading as a nation?
Classrooms are a cradle for learning and university corridors often considered the safe space conducive to informal dialogue and debate. However, in a tragic irony, two young boys were attacked, sent to the police station, and expelled from their institutes over allegations of “hurting religious sentiments” of fellow students. An accusation that sends Raza* from […]