HRCP slams threats | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)

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HRCP slams threats

Pakistan Press Foundation

LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced serious concern over threats to a senior lawyer representing a blasphemy accused inside a courtroom in the Multan Central Prison.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said it was extremely concerned about threats given to lawyers defending a blasphemy accused in court. His lawyers Rashid Rehman and Allah Dad had appeared before a judge for a hearing on Wednesday.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has demanded that the three persons who threatened the lawyers in the case be prosecuted under the law without delay and effective measures be taken to ensure the defence lawyers security.

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