Blasphemy claim against ambassador
The accusation against ambassador Sherry Rehman is the latest in a string of blasphemy cases in Pakistan, a largely Muslim nation.
Ms Rehman has already faced death threats from militants after calling for reforms to the country’s anti-blasphemy law, according to court documents. Two politicians who suggested reform were assassinated.
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Hide AdThe case against Ms Rehman was brought by businessman Muhammad Faheem Gill, who said that the comments Ms Rehman made about the law on a Pakistani talk TV show in 2010 were blasphemous.
“I’ve gone to the highest court. I’m glad that action will finally be taken now,” Mr Gill said.
He went to the supreme court with his complaint after police refused to register it.