Blasphemy a Capital Offense in Some Countries, Expunged in Others

In 1988 Salmon Rushdie published The Satanic Verses, a book which Muslims thought disparaged Islam. Riots broke out in Muslim countries, and shortly thereafter,

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Japanese Emperor Performs Shinto Ceremony Amid Controversy Japanese Emperor Naruhito performed the Daijosai, an ancient Shinto ceremony said to transform the emperor by joining

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Compares Christian Persecution to Knife Crimes in the UK

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Compares Christian Persecution to Knife Crimes in the UK

2.5 million Christians have faced persecution in Pakistan The foreign minister of Pakistan has dismissed accusations of Christian persecution in Pakistan. The minister claims

Islamic extremists Pledge to Purse Asia Bibi in Canada

Islamic Extremists Pledge to Pursue Asia Bibi in Canada

After nine years on death row in Pakistan she has finally arrived in Canada Asia Bibi, a Christian who spent an agonizing nine years

Pakistan Will Restore and Return 400 Hindu Temples

Pakistan Will Restore and Return 400 Hindu Temples

Two temples will be restored every year. The Imran Khan led Pakistani administration has decided to reopen Hindu temples in the predominantly Muslim country.

Canada Offers Asylum to Asia Bibi

Canada Offers Asylum to Pakistani Christian Woman Asia Bibi

After eight years on death row, Asia Bibi is being blocked from leaving the country. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed on November 11

Pakistan Acquits Christian Woman from Blasphemy Death Sentence

Pakistan Acquits Christian Woman from Blasphemy Death Sentence

The ruling has sparked violence across the country The Supreme Court of Pakistan has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman by the

Pope Francis Names Pakistani Cardinal In Controversial Move

Pope Francis Names Pakistani Cardinal In Controversial Move

Shows A Shift In Attention To Pakistan Pope Francis has named 14 new cardinals in the Catholic Church who will be confirmed in their

Pakistani Requires All People to List Religion on Official Documents

Pakistan To Require All People to List Religion on Official Documents

Islamabad High Court’s latest ruling poses a threat to the country’s minorities On Friday, Islamabad High Court made an important ruling, which made it

US on Pakistan: You Condone Religious Violations

US on Pakistan: You Condone Religious Violations

Pulls Strategic Funding From Country The US State Department has announced its plan to withhold funds from Islamabad following the classification of the Middle