Monday, March 28, 2011

Pakistan: Lawyers demand trial of blasphemer priest

They called Florida act as extremist move, adding international court should take notice of this incident, try and punish the blasphemer.

Lawyers protesting - File photo
Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | Int'l Desk
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By Daily Times | March 27, 2011

KARACHI: Legal fraternity here on Saturday strongly condemned the desecration of the holy Quran in Florida, USA, demanding blasphemer Christian priest Terry Jones be punished by international court of justice.

Lawyers, on call of the Karachi Bar Association, staged protest demonstration at Raja Riaz Shaheed Road, Opposite City Courts on MA Jinnah Road.

They carried placards and chanted slogans, seeking trial of blasphemer priest.


Demonstrators said act of desecration would harm global interfaith harmony, as no religion supports such acts of blasphemy towards other religions and hurting sentiments of their
followers.

They called Florida act as extremist move, adding international court should take notice of this incident, try and punish the blasphemer.

Later, protestors dispersed peacefully. ppi


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