PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi still in protective custody
More than a month after her acquittal was announced, Asia Bibi is still in protective custody and has not yet been reunited with her daughters.
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PAKISTAN: Irish Christians stand up for Asia Bibi
Protesters were joined By Brendan Howlin TD as they gathered outside the Embassy of Pakistan in Dublin to protest and pray for Asia Bibi.
PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi released, but not yet free
Asia Bibi was finally released from Multan prison on 7 November and flown to Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, where she is being held under heavy security.
PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi barred from leaving country
The government of Pakistan has agreed to place Asia Bibi’s name on the country’s Exit Control List (pictured) , meaning that she will not be allowed to leave Pakistan.
PAKISTAN: Supreme Court acquits Asia Bibi and orders release
On 31 October, Pakistan’s Supreme Court declared Asia Bibi innocent of blasphemy and ordered her immediate release from prison.
Asia Bibi case raised in Dáil
On 24 October, the case of Asia Bibi (Pakistan) was raised by Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin during Leader’s Questions in the Dáil.
PAKISTAN: Supreme Court reserves judgment in Asia Bibi’s appeal
The court highlighted discrepancies in evidence but did not give a date for the announcement of its verdict.
PAKISTAN: Asia Bibi’s final appeal to be heard on Monday 8 October
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has announced that the long-awaited final appeal of Asia Bibi against her death sentence for blasphemy will begin on Monday 8 October.
PAKISTAN: What does election result mean for Christians?
Former cricket star Imran Khan is poised to become prime minister, but his victory is causing concern among Pakistani Christians because of his support for Sharia and the blasphemy laws.
PAKISTAN: Chief Justice to hear Asia Bibi’s appeal “soon”
Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said the Supreme Court will hear Asia Bibi’s appeal “soon” and that he will preside over the bench.