Asif Pervaiz
Persecution of minorities continues in Pakistan under blasphemy law
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are infamous for their harshness and for their misuse. Their controversial use against individuals on political grounds is also driving members of minority communities to leave the country
Pakistan’s minorities denounce death sentence for blasphemy
A 37-year-old Christian garment factory worker, Asif Pervaiz, who was recently sentenced to death in a blasphemy case. His former supervisor accused him of sending “blasphemous messages” by phone
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