ASIA BIBI: PAKISTANI CHRISTIAN ON DEATH ROW FOR BLASPHEMY RELEASED FROM PRISON - by Robert Kenna in Advocacy
ASIA BIBI: PAKISTANI CHRISTIAN ON DEATH ROW FOR BLASPHEMY RELEASED FROM PRISON October 31, 2018 by Robert Kenna in Advocacy The Pakistani Supreme Court has just ordered the immediate release of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who has spent over eight years on death row. According to the official ruling, the prosecution has categorically failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judges quoted extensively from the Quran and other Islamic scriptures, saying among other things that non-Muslims were to be dealt with kindly. “We are relieved to hear that the Pakistani Supreme Court has dropped the charges against Asia Bibi—charges that were based simply on her Christian identity and false accusations against her,” an Open Doors spokesmen said. “This decision gives us hope that Pakistan will take additional steps to increase freedom of religion and human rights in the country.” In the meantime, local Christians have asked Open Doors to call for prayer around the world. A few...