Karachi, March 20, 2025 (AFP) - Pakistani drama breaks silence on blasphemy killings

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2025-03-20

An axe-wielding mob chases a terrified group; a daring Pakistani television drama has for the first time tackled the deeply sensitive issue of the dozens murdered for alleged blasphemy. Islam is the official religion in Muslim-majority Pakistan, and accusations of insulting religious sentiments can easily incite mob violence. Blasphemy is an incendiary charge, and the issue is rarely discussed by major media broadcasters due to security concerns.......

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