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Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case [View all]
Source: BBC
Asia Bibi: Imran Khan attacks hardliners over court case
31 October 2018
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has attacked hardliners and appealed for calm after the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.
In a televised broadcast, Mr Khan said hardliners were "inciting (people) for their own political gain", claiming they are "doing no service to Islam".
The landmark Asia Bibi case has already set off violent protests by hardliners who support strong blasphemy laws.
Her lawyer has told the BBC she would need to move to abroad for her safety.
Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with neighbours.
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31 October 2018
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has attacked hardliners and appealed for calm after the acquittal of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy.
In a televised broadcast, Mr Khan said hardliners were "inciting (people) for their own political gain", claiming they are "doing no service to Islam".
The landmark Asia Bibi case has already set off violent protests by hardliners who support strong blasphemy laws.
Her lawyer has told the BBC she would need to move to abroad for her safety.
Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with neighbours.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-46048433
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