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Pakistan court orders probe into online blasphemy spike

On July 16, 2025, the Islamabad High Court directed the federal government to establish a panel within one month to examine cases involving blasphemy throughout Pakistan.
This order followed a petition filed on September 14, 2024, amid concerns about the misuse of blasphemy laws and the disappearance of Komal Ismail, an alleged central figure in related cases.
The court highlighted difficulties in gathering evidence, noted Komal’s disappearance in November 2024, and acknowledged that young people have been falsely implicated in sensitive cases with lasting stigma.
A report released in October 2024 stated 767 mostly young men remain jailed awaiting blasphemy trials, while lawyer Imaan Mazari called the court order ‘a huge ray of hope’ for affected families.
The commission is required to submit its findings within a four-month timeframe but may seek additional time from the court if necessary, reflecting increased attention on the enforcement of blasphemy laws and their societal impact.

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