Pakistan is my country, I love my country but I am in exile forever: Aasia Bibi

[Politico]

You obviously did blame Imran Khan:

I will just ascribe that to your limited Dutch interpretation of English

 

[Dalit]

I will just ascribe that to your limited Dutch interpretation of English

My comprehension of the English language is fine. It is for everyone to read and interpret.

 

[Lincoln]

It's unbelievable how some people are passing it off as nothing and then saying that some try to fabricate allegations, and so on.

Are you people hearing yourself? This woman had to spend 8 years in a cell... for nothing, and people were out for her blood.

The lack of outrage shows this injustice is the new normal in Pakistan.

 

[Dalit]

It's unbelievable how some people are passing it off as nothing and then saying that some try to fabricate allegations, and so on.

Are you people hearing yourself? This woman had to spend 8 years in a cell... for nothing, and people were out for her blood.

The lack of outrage shows this injustice is the new normal in Pakistan.

It is unjust. No doubt. Unfortunately our laws and judiciary are politically motivated and not geared to deal with the issues of society at large.

The government needs to take a bold stance and start making changes wherever needed. I strongly believe the outdated blasphemy law needs a thorough review. It has become an instrument for settling personal scores.

The government has a difficult task at hand. It has to walk a tightrope. The problem in Pakistan is extremes at both ends of the society. You also have Western pressure through NGOs. The government needs to find a healthy balance to do the right thing irrespective of various group pressures.

Pakistan is not a Western oriented society. Pakistan has its own unique identity and it has to deal with these issues through this framework.

 

[Village life]

not respectable nor she could be no matter how much pro qadiyani outlets and politicains protect, project her and cry for her , Allah's curse on them here and hereafter,

 

[Longhorn]

It's unbelievable how some people are passing it off as nothing and then saying that some try to fabricate allegations, and so on.

Are you people hearing yourself? This woman had to spend 8 years in a cell... for nothing, and people were out for her blood.

The lack of outrage shows this injustice is the new normal in Pakistan.

The lack of outrage is understandable when you consider that Christians in Pakistan are treated as Dalits and untouchables.
The religious bigotry has to be addressed for a more equitable society to emerge.
A lot of religious reorientation and re-education is required. Sadly, it won't be forthcoming while the religious bigots are interpreting and directing religious attitudes and perspectives.

 

[Dalit]

The lack of outrage is understandable when you consider that Christians in Pakistan are treated as Dalits and untouchables.
The religious bigotry has to be addressed for a more equitable society to emerge.
A lot of religious reorientation and re-education is required. Sadly, it won't be forthcoming while the religious bigots are interpreting and directing religious attitudes and perspectives.

The crux of the problem is that we are all part of the problem. On the one hand, we collectively allow foreign nations to interfere and inject toxic ideologies in our religious seminaries. We look the other way and aren't bothered about the effects it is going to have on OUR children. That is because they are poor, but they are still OUR children. We are hypocritical in our words and actions because our own children study in expensive English medium schools. We don't care about equal and non-discriminatory education for every child in Pakistan. This is essentially the root cause of our problem. This has been ongoing for decades.

When these children grow up in these seminaries and learn whatever they are taught they behave as expected in society. Our outrage at this point is meaningless and even criminal.

When you plant a cactus you cannot expect a rose. Religious bigotry and toxic behavior didn't happen overnight. It took years and decades to reach this point.

 

[Lincoln]

The crux of the problem is that we are all part of the problem. On the one hand, we collectively allow foreign nations to interfere and inject their ideologies in our religious seminaries. We look the other way and aren't bothered about the effects it is going to have on OUR children. That is because they are poor, but they are still OUR children. This is the essentially the root cause of our problem. This has been ongoing for decades.

When these children grow up in these seminaries and learn whatever they are taught they behave as expected in society. Our outrage at this point is meaningless and even criminal.

When you plant a cactus you cannot expect a rose.

Western ideologies in our religious seminaries? Okay.

 

[Dalit]

Western ideologies in our religious seminaries? Okay.

Where did I say that? Don't assume things. Assumptions are the mother of all .... ups.

I have already explained that Pakistan has its own unique identity. It needs to start behaving like an independent country instead of importing ideologies.

You allowed religious seminaries to become unregulated foreign funded ideological breeding grounds. How many children study in religious seminaries and how many study in rich Beaconhouse schools? Do the math.

Pakistan has an education system that is faulty and only favors a small percentage. The vast majority of children receive poor man's education. Religious seminaries have the freedom to decide the curriculum and get funding from foreign donors. The results don't lie.

Change the skewed education system and eradicate religious bigotry etc.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Such a shame we can't even give security to her, and can't arrest those Mullah/molvis who are giving her life threats day & night.

 

[PakSword]

The lack of outrage shows this injustice is the new normal in Pakistan.

Please man, don't call everything a new normal.

Who in the comments section is supporting few fanatics in this case?

 

[Dalit]

Please man, don't call everything a new normal.

Who in the comments section is supporting few fanatics in this case?

My problem with the liberal segment in Pakistan is the holier than thou attitude. You can also sense it in this topic. When you lay the bitter facts they argue and get angry. They blame the government, Imran Khan, religion, culture, society, but fail to assess their own actions.

Blasphemy law, injustice towards Pakistanis in general irrespective of religion isn't something new. It has a history and the Pakistanis have a big hand in allowing this problem to get worse.

Instead of getting angry it is time for every Pakistani to face the facts actually do something to change the situation.

 

[PakSword]

Pakistan has an education system that is faulty and only favors a small percentage. The vast majority of children receive poor man's education. Religious seminaries have the freedom to decide the curriculum and get funding from foreign donors. The results don't lie.

Change the skewed education system and eradicate religious bigotry etc.

Even then the extremism is becoming thing of the past in Pakistan.

I spend a lot of time telling people in my organization that we Pakistanis have come a long way, but feel really sad when I see some Pakistanis doing bad publicity of Pakistan.

Her 8 years were lost, no denying that and I was of the opinion that she should have been compensated and the people accused her of wrongdoing should have been jailed for 8 years.. but there are some good points to consider too:

1 - People didn't kill her on the spot
2 - Proper case was heard by the highest court
3 - She was released, despite few Molvis who were protesting against her release.
4 - General population supported her, and still support her. Her case is with Allah swt now, if she did blasphemy, she will be punished by Allah.. but no one had the right to punish her here and good that courts followed strict process of law in her case.

There's a reason she still loves Pakistan and her father or other family members still live in Pakistan..

There are fanatics, our country is not perfect, in fact far from it. But situation is getting better day by day. That's the most important thing..

 

[Dalit]

Even then the extremism is becoming thing of the past in Pakistan.

I spend a lot of time telling people in my organization that we Pakistanis have come a long way, but feel really sad when I see some Pakistanis doing bad publicity of Pakistan.

Her 8 years were lost, no denying that and I was of the opinion that she should have been compensated and the people accused her of wrongdoing should have been jailed for 8 years.. but there are some good points to consider too:

1 - People didn't kill her on the spot
2 - Proper case was heard by the highest court
3 - She was released, despite few Molvis who were protesting against her release.
4 - General population supported her, and still support her. Her case is with Allah swt now, if she did blasphemy, she will be punished by Allah.. but no one had the right to punish her here and good that courts followed strict process of law in her case.

There's a reason she still loves Pakistan and her father or other family members still live in Pakistan..

There are fanatics, our country is not perfect, in fact far from it. But situation is getting better day by day. That's the most important thing..

I absolutely concur. Imran Khan set the right example by clamping down on the Mullah who wanted to challange the writ. This is something the Pakistani liberals will never acknowledge.

All the points you mention are spot on.

No doubt that under Imran Khan Pakistan is improving including the rights for minorities.

The reason why certain people undermine Pakistan's image is because they have some sort of political beef to settle. They are bitter that a new government is succeeding whereas the old garbage was only good at corruption and incompetence. These people are luckily a fringe minority.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Even then the extremism is becoming thing of the past in Pakistan.

I spend a lot of time telling people in my organization that we Pakistanis have come a long way, but feel really sad when I see some Pakistanis doing bad publicity of Pakistan.

Her 8 years were lost, no denying that and I was of the opinion that she should have been compensated and the people accused her of wrongdoing should have been jailed for 8 years.. but there are some good points to consider too:

1 - People didn't kill her on the spot
2 - Proper case was heard by the highest court
3 - She was released, despite few Molvis who were protesting against her release.
4 - General population supported her, and still support her. Her case is with Allah swt now, if she did blasphemy, she will be punished by Allah.. but no one had the right to punish her here and good that courts followed strict process of law in her case.

There's a reason she still loves Pakistan and her father or other family members still live in Pakistan..

There are fanatics, our country is not perfect, in fact far from it. But situation is getting better day by day. That's the most important thing..

So if sometning commit blasphemy what should be the punishment? In Modern Society its considered as freedom of speech