Pakistani Court Upholds Qaisar Ayub's Death Sentence
The Supreme Court of Pakistan upheld the death sentence for Qaisar Ayub while acquitting his brother Amoon Ayub on October 7, after nearly a decade of legal proceedings. The case began in 2014 when Qaisar was arrested due to content deemed blasphemous on a WordPress website.
Amoon was arrested in 2015, and both brothers were sentenced to death in 2018. Their appeals were dismissed by the Lahore High Court in 2022.
The American Center for Law and Justice, represented by CeCe Heil, has been involved in the case through its Pakistani counterpart, the Organisation for Legal Aid. The Supreme Court's decision has raised concerns about the atmosphere surrounding blasphemy hearings in Pakistan, where mobs have reportedly threatened judges.
The Organisation for Legal Aid plans to file a review petition and seek a presidential pardon for Qaisar. The implications of this ruling may affect other individuals facing similar charges, including Shahzad Masih, Intizar Masih, and Ahsan Masih.
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