Pakistani Court Issues Death Sentence in Blasphemy Case

A 22-year-old student and a 17-year-old receive severe penalties for sharing blasphemous content, highlighting the contentious nature of Pakistan's blasphemy laws.

A Pakistani court sentenced a 22-year-old student to death and a 17-year-old to life in prison for insulting Islam's Prophet Muhammad.
The convictions stem from separate cases involving the sharing of blasphemous content via WhatsApp.
Both defendants have denied the charges and plan to appeal their sentences.
Pakistan's blasphemy laws, which can lead to death sentences, have been criticized for being used to settle personal scores and intimidate religious minorities.
Recent incidents highlight the volatile nature of blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, including attacks on religious minorities and public killings over alleged blasphemy.