LHC to Hear Junaid Hafeez’s Death Sentence Appeal on March 19

The Lahore High Court (LHC) is set to hear an appeal on March 19 against the death sentence of academic Junaid Hafeez, who was convicted of blasphemy in 2019. Hafeez, a former university lecturer, has been in solitary confinement since his arrest in 2013. His case has drawn significant attention from human rights groups, citing concerns over fair trial standards. The upcoming hearing will be crucial in determining whether his conviction and sentence will be upheld or overturned.