Re: Another blasphemy law highlight
Im sure there is little sympathy in certain quarters. Lack of empathy is infact one of the unifying aspects of the right wing these days. As for the laws having popular support, the real question is would such laws have been passed by a democratic assembly. Its not clear they would be. What we have evidence for is that the mulla class is very good at mobilising, and scaring opponents into submission using violence or the threat of it. What is not clear, given the stances of parties such as PPP, MQM, ANP and certain segments of PML(N) (Punjab’s law minister is on record saying that 295(a) is sufficient) that had these laws come before them now they would have passed. The opposition to the bill’s repeal is led by JI, JUI and, lately, PML(Q). Not exactly parliamentary powerhouses.