But when General Ziaul Haq introduced the strict blasphemy - 295 A, B, C - of Pakistan's penal code, then from 1986… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
However, after the assassination of Salman Taseer, the killer of Salman Taseer was welcomed by the religious fanatics. And they showered rose petals on… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
First of all, let me give my comments on the blasphemy law. This law was introduced by the military dictator General Ziaul Haq. No… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
In the past I faced assassination attempts. I faced harassment, intimidation and prison due to my bold stand on this issue. But these difficult… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
I think the media projected the case of Asia Bibi in a right way. They have given the importance of this case and especially… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
Actually, they (extremists) wanted to take this opportunity to mobilize the people for the religious unification and to divert the government's attention from other… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
I think religious freedom is part of the U.S.'s policy and Congress mandated the creation of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. So… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
But when General Ziaul Haq introduced the strict blasphemy - 295 A, B, C - of Pakistan's penal code, then from 1986 to today… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
However, the religious extremists, especially the pro-Taliban organizations, they mobilized and instigated the Islamists to come on the streets and put pressure on the… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
I think in Pakistan there is already democracy and no dictatorship. And recently a few years ago, the Pakistani people stood against the dictatorship… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
There's no definition of blasphemy in this law. Then this only protects the one religion, whether we agree or not. I as a Christian… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
I made it clear that I will consider - this is the important phrase I am trying to say - myself most fortunate if… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
