FAISALABAD, Pakistan: A Christian woman from an exceptionally vulnerable family in Faisalabad is pursuing justice after allegedly fighting off a ne
Islamabad: February 1, 2011. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today said his government has "no intention" of amending Pakistan's blasphemy law, which has been at the centre of a heated debate after liberals and rights activists called for its repeal.Gilani made the remarks during a meeting with a group of ministers and parliamentarians that called on him this evening, said a statement issued by the premier's office.He said it was the Pakistan People's Party government led by late Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto that introduced the blasphemy law."Therefore any amendment in this law would be against our party line," Gilani said. Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, a senior PPP leader, was assassinated earlier this month by a police guard who said he was angered by the politician's opposition to the blasphemy law.Religious hardliners and opposition political parties have stepped up pressure on the government not to amend or repeal the controversial law.Gilani said his government believes in taking all political partners on board while deciding national issues. The government is pursuing a policy of political reconciliation and dialogue to solve the problems confronting the country. (PTI)
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"Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" By Nazir S Bhatti
On demand of our readers, I have decided to release E-Book version of "Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" on website of PCP which can also be viewed on website of Pakistan Christian Congress www.pakistanchristiancongress.org . You can read chapter wise by clicking tab on left handside of PDF format of E-Book.







