Pakistani

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more

Religious Minorities Demand Respect and Repeal of Blasphemy Laws Ahead of Pakistani Elections

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MUMBAI, India – The president of Pakistan’s Catholic bishops’ conference is calling for the respect of religious minorities and the repeal of blasphemy laws ahead of parliamentary elections in the country. The elections, scheduled for February 8, are being closely watched as Pakistan faces political and economic turmoil. The president of the bishops’ conference, Bishop Samson Shukardin, emphasized the importance of Christians in the election results despite their small population. Shukardin stated that Christians should not be selected but elected, highlighting the need for their representation in political life. He also advocated for a double … Read more