Unpacking the blasphemy laws of Pakistan

Over the years, Pakistan's notorious blasphemy laws have been a central instrument for the persecution of religious minorities. While these laws are colonial in origin, they exist today within the context of a general Islamisation of laws, which combined with the state's inability to hold...

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Main Author: Rumi, Raza (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Royal Society for Asian Affairs 2018
In: Asian affairs
Year: 2018, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 319-339
Further subjects:B Religious identity
B Pakistan
B Islam
B Legislation
B Minority
B State
B Religion
B Politics
B Religious organization
B Population group
B Religious policy
B Oppression
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Summary:Over the years, Pakistan's notorious blasphemy laws have been a central instrument for the persecution of religious minorities. While these laws are colonial in origin, they exist today within the context of a general Islamisation of laws, which combined with the state's inability to hold a monopoly over violence have contributed to growing anarchy in the country. This paper traces the evolution of Pakistan's religious nationalism, presents debates around the blasphemy laws and their implementation, and considers the possibilities for reform. (Asian Aff/GIGA)
Item Description:Teil eines Special Issue: Ghosts from the past? Assessing recent developments in religious freedom in South Asia
ISSN:1477-1500
Contains:Enthalten in: Asian affairs
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/03068374.2018.1469338