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TopicBlasphemy law

Topic: Blasphemy law

‘Why I Left Islam’ author to Pakistanis — ‘stop forcing the religion on your children’

After Iran, Pakistan has one of the strictest blasphemy laws in the world.

One place in Pakistan where blasphemy laws won’t haunt you—in your dreams

The colonial-era blasphemy laws were expanded upon during General Zia-Ul Haq’s reign and made more stringent.

8-yr-old Hindu boy is youngest victim of Pakistan blasphemy law. Jinnah would’ve frowned

An 8-year-old Hindu boy in Pakistan’s Punjab province accidentally walked into a madrassa and allegedly urinated out of fear. He was accused of blasphemy.

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What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.