Killing in the name of blasphemy
Pakistan’s harsh laws against religious profanity are being abused to settle personal and political scores, leading to an alarming rise in convictions and even murder
Blasphemy
Pakistan quashes disabled girl’s ‘blasphemy’ case
A Pakistan court has thrown out all charges against a disabled Christian girl accused of blasphemy in a case that drew international condemnation.
Deep Read: In a twist, Muslims accused of blasphemy
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws may be used to punish Muslims suspected of ransacking a Hindu temple, in a state where laws are used against Islam offences.
Religion ‘must not be used for canvassing votes’
A number of organisations have made their voices heard over comments by President Jacob Zuma equating a vote for the ANC to a pass to heaven.
ANC: Reaction to Zuma’s heaven comments ‘childish’
The reaction of opposition parties to President Jacob Zuma’s heaven comments is "childish", ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said on Tuesday.
Outrage at Zuma’s promises of heaven
As outrage mounted on Monday over President Jacob Zuma’s promise of a place in heaven for ANC voters, the ANC chaplain general sprang to his defence.
Churches take issue with Zuma comments
The SA Council of Churches hopes to meet President Jacob Zuma over his "problematic" statement that a vote for the ANC will get people into heaven.
Pakistan blocks Facebook over Muhammed cartoon
Pakistan blocked access to Facebook on Wednesday over a competition encouraging users to post caricatures of the Prophet Muhammed on the site.