Jibran Khan

Salman Taseer was killed by a member of his security detail. Interior minister says that the murderer acted because the governor had described the blasphemy law as a “black law”.

The Minister for Religious Affairs attempt to appease the Islamic parties and announces that the government does not want to amend the controversial law. Clashes between Muslim protesters and police near the house of the Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari. Lahore High Court still to fix the date of the appeal for the Christian woman sentenced to death.

Proposal of bishops and representatives of the Protestant Churches. The possible postponement of events, however, does not stop the calls and proposals for an amendment of the blasphemy law. Catholics and Protestants are preparing for Christmas. Masses and processions planned despite the constant threats of Islamic parties.

The High Court in Lahore could set date for Asia Bibi’s appeal against her death sentence for blasphemy as early as tomorrow. Islamic parties set up steering committee to stop amendments to the law, which has been a source of abuses. They also announce a strike for the same day as the Christian protest march.

The fight against the blasphemy law continues in Pakistan. Religious parties and Islamic extremists plan a campaign in favour of the legislation, which the government wants to modify. In a few days, the High Court in Lahore should set a date for the appeal against the death penalty.

Controversial blasphemy law continues to cause divisions in Pakistan. Lahore High Court has not yet fixed the date for Asia Bibi’s appeal, who is still in prison. Initiatives to change the law used to oppress minorities. An MP reveals the President’s opinion on the issue.

Another "Asia Bibi" case, an Ismaili doctor jailed for throwing away a business card of a man named "Muhammad", after the prophet of Islam. Bishop Rufin: "I pray that Asia Bibi will be able to celebrate Christmas with her family."

Former Pakistani Minister for Human Rights, Ansar Burney, has requested that those who threaten or call for the killing of the Christian woman be prosecuted. The President of Pakistan Christian Congress asks Washington to put pressure on Islamabad to abolish the blasphemy law.

The group urges President Zardari not to give in to the threats of Islamic groups. The blasphemy law must be abolished or amended, human rights groups demand. Even the Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaaf, an Islamist party, calls for the law not to be used against innocent people.

High court lawyers unanimously ask the law not be modified, while Islamic and Christian scholars propose amendments or its abolition. The protest of Punjab’s Christian MPs. Fears for the life of women: 46 extra-judicial deaths for blasphemy cases from 1990 to 2010.

A new order by the High Court makes it harder to discuss the controversial legislation and prevents the government from issuing a pardon for the convicted Christian woman. The appeal date against her death sentence has not yet been decided.

In his sermon, Maulana Yousuf Qureshi of the Mohabat Khan mosque, said that if the appeals court judge innocent Asia Bibi will be the mujahideen to kill her. The leader has also warned the government on any changes to the law on blasphemy.