Why a woman wearing 'Halwa' dress faced mob fury in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a woman faced a blasphemy accusation for wearing a dress with Arabic script, mistaken for Quranic verses. Amid a mob gathering, police intervened to escort her to safety. It was clarified that the script was not sacred. The incident reflects the sensitivity of blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, driven by strict laws and societal pressure.

Feb 26, 2024 - 17:00
Why a woman wearing 'Halwa' dress faced mob fury in Pakistan
In Pakistan, a woman faced a blasphemy accusation for wearing a dress with Arabic script, mistaken for Quranic verses. Amid a mob gathering, police intervened to escort her to safety. It was clarified that the script was not sacred. The incident reflects the sensitivity of blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, driven by strict laws and societal pressure.