Rawalpindi Court Sentences Five to Death for Blasphemy

A Rawalpindi court has sentenced five people to death for blasphemy, with another receiving a seven-year prison term. The case involved alleged derogatory content shared on social media. The verdict comes amid Pakistan’s strict blasphemy laws, which carry severe punishments. Human rights groups have long criticized these laws, citing misuse and concerns over fair trials. The ruling underscores ongoing debates over religious sensitivities and legal reforms in Pakistan, as blasphemy remains a highly sensitive and contentious issue in the country.