Asia Bibi Acquitted in Blasphemy Case

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has finally decided the long awaited case of blasphemy and has acquitted a Christian woman Asia Bibi today.

"Keeping in mind the evidence produced by the prosecution against the alleged blasphemy committed by the appellant, the prosecution has categorically failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt," concluded the chief justice.

A three bench panel further added that: "Tolerance is the basic principle of Islam and that Islam condemns injustice and oppression.

Asia Bibi was convicted for blasphemy under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code for allegedly defaming Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The offense carries the mandatory death penalty under Pakistani law.

"I can't believe what I am hearing, will I go out now? Will they let me out, really?" Bibi told AFP by phone from prison after the ruling. "I just don't know what to say, I am very happy, I can't believe it."

Commenting on the judgment Asia Bibi's lawyer Saiful Mulook told AFP: "The verdict has shown that the poor, the minorities and the lowest segments of society can get justice in this country despite its shortcomings. This is the biggest and happiest day of my life.

Asia Bibi's husband also hailed the verdict. "I am very happy. My children are very happy. We are grateful to God. We are grateful to the judges for giving us justice. We knew that she is innocent," said Ashiq Masih..

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Ex cop stages grenade attack from a helicopter on Venezuelan Supreme Court

In a bizarre act, an ex cop is reported to have grenade-attacked the Venezuelan Supreme Court in a move to depose the president.

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 Oscar Perez, a former cop turned rogue agent is a pilot, specialist K9 trainer and firearms expert who once starred in a film. Perez says he is a 'patriot' fighting the 'evil' government of Nicolas Maduro.

The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro branded the attack a 'coup attempt' and 'terrorist attack' before demanding a manhunt for the perpetrators - including Perez.

Watch the message by the ex cop reading our his message to the fellow countrymen:

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Pakistan Prime Minister Partially survives disqualification

20 April was the day Pakistan has been waiting for the past two months since the supreme court reserved its verdict on Panama Case involving its prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

The decision announced on 20th April however leaves a clear verdict on the issue and a split decision of 3-2 orders further inquiry by a joint investigation team. 

While the JIT is asked to complete its proceedings in 60 days as to how money moved out of the country which was later invested to buy flats in London and establish offshore companies.

However, the people of Pakistan are skeptical of the formation of JIT which will have members from institutions under the government control and a just decision is viewed with crossed fingers.

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Supreme Court of Pakistan orders arrest of the Prime Minister

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the arrest of the Prime Minister, reports Dawn News.

The prime minister has been accused of receiving kickbacks and commission in the Rental Power Plants (RPPs) case as minister for water and power.

The bench ordered the arrest of 16 persons, including the premier, and directed the authorities to present Prime Minister Ashraf in court tomorrow. 

In the case, nine RPPs firms were accused of receiving more than Rs. 22 billion as a mobilization advance from the government to commission the projects but most of them did not set up their plants and a few of them installed them but with inordinate delay.

The order came at a time when a religious cleric Dr Tahir ul Qadri has staged a sit-in in the capital Islamabad since last night and has said that it would not abandon its sit-in unless the present government was removed and a caretaker set was announced.

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Pakistan Supreme Court Disqualifies PM

So finally the decision came - the Pakistan's Supreme Court disqualified the embattled prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and ordered him to leave office. 

The court observed that the PM had already become disqualified with effect from 26 April vide its earlier order but the PM had blatantly violated the court order by continuing to clinging to his seat.

While the decision is a big blow to the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP), it is unlikely to lead to the fall of the unpopular government. The present government is least liked in the country as its members are involved in corruption cases and woes of people have multiplied by mismanagement of power sector and almost day long spells of load shedding.

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Pakistan PM charged with contempt

Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani has been charged with contempt in an appearance before the country's Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has said Mr Gilani defied a court order to write to the Swiss authorities and ask them to re-open the cases against Mr Zardari.

The prime minister, who faces jail and being barred from office if convicted, pleaded not guilty.

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Pakistani prisoner held without charge for 40 years in Indian prison

Full Story: BBC Asia 11 November 2011

India's Supreme Court has expressed shock at the number of Pakistanis being held in Indian jails without charge. The court ordered the government to file a comprehensive report on the prisoners within two weeks.

At least 250 Pakistani nationals are being held, some for many years, with one case involving a prisoner behind bars for more than 40 years, reports BBC.

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