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Blasphemy is a sensitive issue in Pakistan, with protests and killings often resulting from accusations. (AFP)

November 26th, 2017 - 08:39 GMT

Blasphemy Protests: Pakistan's Army Called in to Secure Islamabad

The protests began with demands that the government restore a key election law clause about the Prophet Mohammad.

The image shows soldiers from the Pakistan Army. (AFP/File)

February 22nd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Taliban suicide bombers attack court in Pakistan leaving seven dead

Pakistani relatives mourn over the coffin of a 13-year-old blast victim Zeeshan during his funeral on February 17, 2017, after a bomb blew up in the shrine of 13th century Muslim Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. (AFP/Asif Hassan)

February 17th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Death toll at Pakistan Sufi shrine bombing rises to 70, with 250 injured

Under Pakistan's penal code, honour killings are treated as murder. However, the law states that the family of the victim is allowed to compromise with the killer (who is usually a relative) and get compensation. (File photo)

July 18th, 2016 - 03:00 GMT

Brother and killer of Qandeel Baloch shows no remorse for his crime

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February 11th, 2001 - 02:00 GMT

Pakistan – part one