A Christian woman in Pakistan has been sentenced to death for blasphemy due to a social media post deemed offensive under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and the Pakistan Penal Code.
Along with the death penalty, she received an additional seven years in prison and a fine of Rs100,000. This case has sparked widespread concern regarding the treatment of blasphemy cases in the country.
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The legal proceedings began in September 2020 after a complaint was filed, leading the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to pursue charges against her. Despite attempts to secure bail, both lower and higher courts denied her requests.
Human rights organizations have expressed alarm over the ruling, with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan calling for investigations into related killings and urging the government to confront the rising tide of radicalism in the nation.
