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Monday, 16 June, 2025

Pakistan blasphemy case: Asia Bibi’s husband pleads for asylum

The case began in June 2009 when Bibi was asked to fetch water while out working in the fields. Muslim women labourers objected, saying that as a non-Muslim, she should not touch the water bowl, and reportedly a fight erupted.

Pakistan blasphemy case: Asia Bibi’s husband pleads for asylum

A Pakistani supporter of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), holds an image of Christian woman Asia Bibi during a protest rally following the Supreme Court's decision to acquit Bibi of blasphemy. (Photo: AFP)