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 it is important that the U.S. focus in dialogue, development projects, cooperation with Pakistan and other… — 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 him and declared him a hero of Islam. That is a matter of concern for every peace-loving citizen of Pakistan because terrorists and killers should not be given this type of encouragement. And this is encouragement… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share
First of all, let me give my comments on the blasphemy law. This law was introduced by the military dictator General Ziaul Haq. No one demanded the blasphemy law in Pakistan. But he wanted to give protection to his undemocratic rule, dictatorship, by using religion. So Pakistan came into being in 1947, and from 1947 until 1986 no case against… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share
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
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