VOICED : Pakistan minorities live in fear after blasphemy mob killings

The video discusses a tragic incident in Punjab where a Christian couple was lynched and burned over false blasphemy accusations. The incident highlights the severe consequences of mob violence incited by rumors. Legal actions have been taken against over 100 individuals, including factory owners and clerics. The Pakistani judiciary is showing signs of moderation, but societal and legal challenges remain. The couple's children live in fear, under police protection. The video underscores the need for legal reform and the broader issue of blasphemy-related violence in Pakistan.

What was the alleged reason for the attack on the Christian couple in Punjab?

• They were accused of theft.

• They were accused of murder.

• They were accused of burning pages of the Koran.

• They were accused of espionage.

What is often the underlying cause of violence against alleged blasphemers, according to activists?

• Incitement by individuals with personal or religious motives

• Lack of education

• Political instability

• Economic disparity

What recent change has been observed in the Pakistani court's approach to blasphemy cases?

• They have started ignoring blasphemy cases.

• They have increased the penalties for blasphemy.

• They have become more lenient towards false accusations.

• They have banned all blasphemy-related trials.

Where do the orphaned children of the couple now live?

• In an orphanage

• With their maternal grandfather in Lahore

• With their paternal grandparents

• With their uncle in Karachi

What does the situation of the couple's family indicate about the broader context of blasphemy-related violence?

• It is mostly a historical issue.

• It is a common and ongoing issue.

• It is a rare occurrence.

• It is only prevalent in rural areas.