Friday, August 17, 2012

Christian leader falsely charged of blasphemy in Islamabad

Jesus of World MissionOnce again, Pakistan's blasphemy law has been used to bring unsubstantiated charges against members of religious minorities. 

Rev Zafar Bhatti, president of the Jesus World Mission, is in prison after he was accused of violating the 'black law.' 

Judges now must decide whether to heed the appeal made on his behalf or release him on bail. 

A Muslim leader said the Christian clergyman sent him text messages that insulted Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. 

Catholic leaders and human rights activists have responded immediately, pleading for his innocence, noting that police has been subjected to pressures and that the case is vitiated by procedural errors.