![One of the most famous cases in recent years was that of Asia Bibi, a Catholic woman who spent nearly a decade on death row after being accused of disparaging Islam. One of the most famous cases in recent years was that of Asia Bibi, a Catholic woman who spent nearly a decade on death row after being accused of disparaging Islam.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2021071501070_60ef6d3886c25620efd2047ajpeg.jpg)
Pakistan Tightens Its Already Far-Reaching Blasphemy Laws
As of 2020, at least 40 people were serving a life sentence or facing execution for blasphemy in the country.
As of 2020, at least 40 people were serving a life sentence or facing execution for blasphemy in the country.
A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against the Catholic wife and mother was dismissed Tuesday.
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