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According to Deutsche Welle, a lawyer expresses hope for the release of Pakistani scholar Junaid Hafeez, who has been detained for 13 years under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, which carry a death sentence.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the case of Junaid Hafeez highlights issues related to the application of blasphemy laws in Pakistan. Although these laws are designed to protect Islamic religion, they are often used against religious minorities and human rights defenders. In a broader context, there is increasing pressure from the international community to improve human rights in Pakistan.
