Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Six sentenced to death in Pakistan for Sri Lankan’s ‘blasphemy’ killing

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For the violent mob execution of a Sri Lankan factory manager accused of blasphemy, a Pakistani court sentenced six men to death and scores more to prison terms ranging from two years to life. Last December 3, a vigilante attack in Sialkot sparked uproar, prompting then-Prime Minister Imran Khan to call it a “day of … Read more

PM Imran to attend condolence reference for Priyantha today

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan will participate in the condolence reference on Tuesday for the Sri Lankan national Priyantha Diyawadana who was brutally lynched by a mob at a factory in Sialkot over Friday over alleged blasphemy. The condolence reference is being held in Prime Minister Office to express solidarity with the bereaved family … Read more