Asia Bibi
By Asia News
Appeal proceedings have been delayed again in the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian mother of five sentenced to death for blasphemy.
Lahore high court judges Sardar Tariq Masood and Abdul Sami Khan adjourned the case shortly after the hearing began and arguments were presented.
Court sources say that a new date for the appeal is expected tomorrow (April 15) in a case that has dragged on without any progress for quite some time.
For several months, extremist groups have been making threats against the judges in order to pressure them to confirm the death penalty imposed by the lower court.
However, the woman’s lawyers say they remain confident and hopeful that the high court will soon overturn her conviction and let her go.
In recent days, Pakistani Christians have promoted days of fasting and prayer on behalf of Asia Bibi and Sawan Masih, both of whom are innocent but sentenced to death under the infamous “black law.”
Read more at http://www.charismanews.com/world/43498-persecuted-christian-asia-bibi-s-appeal-hearing-delayed-for-third-time