He wasn’t warning those who accuse people falsely against taking vigilante action — oh, no. He was warning blasphemers that they could expect mobs to murder them. “Punjab Assembly: Blasphemers told to stop or “˜face consequences,– by Abdul Manan in the Express Tribune, January 6 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): LAHORE: Planning and Development […]
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Pakistan: Death threats for lawyer of Christian mother jailed for “blasphemy,” and for human rights activists
Does Barack Obama know the name of Asia Bibi? Do Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, or Ron Paul? They ought to. Her case is emblematic of all that is wrong with Pakistan, which, despite its double game with jihadists and abuse of religious minorities, continues to be a major beneficiary of U.S. aid. Behavior […]
Pakistan’s Musharraf suggests establishing ties with Israel, says Israel is “not going to go away”
Among the conspiracy-minded in Pakistan, this will officially make him “one of them.” After all, “O ye who believe! take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah […]
Pakistan: Separate graveyard for honor killing victims
This recalls how Canadian honor killing victim Aqsa Parvez was buried in an unmarked grave. The victims of this abominable crime are dishonored even in death. “In Sukkur, a separate graveyard for the “˜dishonourable” ones,” by Sarfaraz Memon for The Express Tribune, January 3 (thanks to Pamela Geller): For some of the deceased in Sindh, […]
Trouble in paradise: Pakistani Taliban leaders “at each others’ throats”
Awwww. More on this story. It is unfortunate that it does not look as if anyone (least of all Pakistan) is pressing for a military advantage while the group is floundering; the CIA has suspended drone strikes as of last month. It would appear that this is an opportunity that is being allowed to pass. […]
Pakistan police say abduction of Hindus is of no consequence
Here is yet another ongoing human rights abuse that goes largely ignored by the international human rights organizations. “PAKISTAN: A lawyer from Hindu community is missing and police refuse to register the case claiming that the abduction of Hindus is of no consequence,” from the Asian Human Rights Commission, December 30 (thanks to Linda): Dear […]
Al-Qaeda commander to Pakistani jihadists: “For God’s sake, give us fighters”
It is a curious coincidence, at the very least, that just as al-Qaeda and the Pakistani Taliban are both apparently feeling the heat, America’s hands are tied on drone strikes. “Al-Qaida, Taliban seek Pakistani militants’ help,” by Ishtiaq Mahsud and Sebastian Abbott for the Associated Press, January 2: DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Prominent al-Qaida […]
Pakistan: Interior minister acknowledges that assassinated Christian minority affairs minister was killed by Muslim “terrorists”
This is a major U-turn on prior attempts to re-write the official account of Shahbaz Bhatti’s death to make him the victim of a random crime, or even a dispute between Christians, rather than the target for assassination for criticizing the blasphemy law. It is all the more exceptional considering the source, the interior minister, […]
Pamela Geller interviews jailed Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi
Pamela Geller’s “Exclusive Interview with Jailed Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi” ran at the Atlas Shrugs on Christmas Day. She was in contact with Asia Bibi through a Pakistani journalist and human rights activist. Her opening points about how restrictions on free speech about Islam are not limited to Pakistan, but are coming here as well […]
Pakistan refuses Christmas visits to jailed Christians; “blasphemy” defendants attacked in jail, one in hospital
Rumors have circulated for some time about the mistreatment of Asia Bibi in jail, and this story reports that she is recovering from a beating at the hands of a Muslim prison guard in October. Irfan Masih, another defendant for “blasphemy,” is in the hospital after being stabbed. Barack Obama should know these names. Hillary […]