Pakistani Christian Awaits Fate

Asia Bibi, a Christian in Pakistan accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Mohammed, recently stood before a judge in Sheikhupura. She is being charged under the Pakistani Criminal Code 295-C, which says, “Use of derogatory remarks, etc; in respect of the Holy Prophet. Whoever by words, either spoken or written or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.” All this because Bibi was accused of allegedly saying, “Jesus is alive. Mohammed is dead.” Those are two very true sentences.

http://www.persecutionblog.com/2009/10/crackdown-on-christianity-ramping-up.html

Church Burned in Pakistan Over Blasphemy Charges

A Christian church in Jataykay village, Pakistan, was burned after a Christian boy, referred to in the article as Robert, was accused of blasphemy against the Quran, the Muslim holy book. However, the incident was apparently fueled by allegations the boy was having a love affair with a Muslim girl in the village. The blasphemy allegations against Robert were only applied after his relationship with the Muslim girl in the village became known. The church received partial damage because of the fire. Robert has been arrested but the blasphemy charge has yet to be registered against him.

http://thepersecutiontimes.com/church-set-on-fire-in-pakistan-over-blasphemy-accusation/2009/09/12/