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US urges Pakistan to probe into church attacks

Hundreds of Muslim men attacked a predominantly Christian area on the outskirts of the eastern industrial city of Faisalabad on Wednesday.

People gather at a church building vandalized by protesters in Jaranwala, Pakistan. (REUTERS)
Published on Aug 17, 2023 12:09 AM IST
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Controversial sex scenes in Oppenheimer stir outrage over Gita link

Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" has stirred controversy with its sex scenes, particularly due to the presence of the Bhagavad Gita.

Bhagavad Gita reference in Oppenheimer sparks debate.(Universal Pictures)
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 10:47 AM IST

Christian youth sentenced to death over blasphemy charges in Pakistan

Human rights activist Ilyas Samuel hoped the High Court would set aside the death sentence and drop all charges against Noman.

Noman Masih. (Morning Star via defense counsel)
Published on Jun 03, 2023 10:05 PM IST

Iran hangs two in rare blasphemy case as executions surge

Iran remains one of the world's top executioners, having put to death at least 203 prisoners since the start of this year alone, says Iran Human Rights.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.(via REUTERS)
Published on May 08, 2023 03:07 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Pakistani man lynched over ‘blasphemy’ after Imran Khan party rally

The incident took place on Saturday in the Sawal Dher area of Mardan city in the country's ultra-conservative northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan.(AP)
Published on May 07, 2023 01:53 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
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