Asia Bibi verdict today, security beefed up
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will announce its verdict in the famous Asia Bibi blasphemy case on today (Wednesday). As per details, the apex court is all set to announce its verdict today in Asia Bibi case, which was reserved by a special three-member bench on October 8 after hearing the final appeal against her execution.While reserving the verdict after hearing, the top court had restrained both electronic and print media from discussing or commenting on the matter till the final judgement.The verdict will be announced by a special bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar at 9am. Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel are other members of the bench. Asia Bibi, a Christian accused of blasphemy eight years ago, was awarded death penalty for blaspheming against the Prophet (PBUH). If the court does not rule in Asia’s favour, her only chance will be to appeal to President Arif Alvi for clemency. A case was filed against her by a prayer leader in Katanwala village of Nankana Sahib. The prayer leader said Asia had confessed to committing blasphemy during an argument with a Muslim woman over a bowl of water. She was convicted and sentenced to death in 2010 and has been in jail ever since. Security beefed upSensitizing the matter, the government has made necessary arrangements of securities for protection of all areas with minority population, places of worship and honorable courts.Cellular Services Cellular and internet services would likely be suspended in major cities of the province.Red Zone Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed due to security concerns. The road from Rawal Dam roundabout to Red Zone has also been closed for traffic by placing containers to block the passage.Sindh GovtMeanwhile, in this connection, the Sindh government has also issued a notification of high alerts in the province to avert any untoward incident.TLP and other religious partiesTehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and other religious parties have also arranged gatherings in different cities of Pakistan to hear the court's final judgment on the fate of Asia Bibi. They may call countrywide protest if she was acquitted.
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