 | Asia Bibi's Death Sentence Confirmed by Pakistani High Court by Carrie Dedrick, Editor Christian Headlines |
"Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian mother charged with blasphemy, has been sentenced to death by the Pakistani High Court. Bibi’s appeal has postponed by the court at least five times before the death penalty was confirmed by the court today (Oct. 16)."
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"'While the rest of the world condemns such draconian laws, Pakistan continues to persecute its minorities simply because of their religion.”
"Bibi’s attorneys will submit a final appeal against the ruling to the Pakistani Supreme Court within 30 days.
"'I have to now remain hopeful that the Supreme Court judges will look at the case objectively and allow the final appeal, eventually acquitting Asia,” Saeed said."
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"'While the rest of the world condemns such draconian laws, Pakistan continues to persecute its minorities simply because of their religion.”
"Bibi’s attorneys will submit a final appeal against the ruling to the Pakistani Supreme Court within 30 days.
"'I have to now remain hopeful that the Supreme Court judges will look at the case objectively and allow the final appeal, eventually acquitting Asia,” Saeed said."
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