Pakistan’s Blasphemy Business: Targeting Young People

By Editor Dec16,2024 #blasphemy

This report by Fact Focus exposes a disturbing trend in Pakistan: the misuse of blasphemy laws to target young people. Here’s a summary of the key findings:

  • Over 400 Young People Accused: Hundreds of young men and women, mostly in their twenties, are facing blasphemy charges in Pakistan.
  • Victims include software engineers, civil, electrical, mechanical and chemical engineers, masters and bachelor degree holders
  • False Accusations: Evidence suggests these accusations are often fabricated by a group called the “Blasphemy Business.”
  • Trapping Methods: The group uses social media, particularly Facebook and WhatsApp, to lure young people into sharing or receiving blasphemous content.
  • Fake Profiles: Women posing online with names like “Eman” befriend young people, sometimes promising jobs or romance. They then manipulate them into sharing inappropriate content.
  • Exploiting Trust: Victims, often from poor backgrounds, are pressured or tricked into sharing content they never intended to create.
  • FIA Collaboration: The report alleges the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crimes Wing collaborates with the Blasphemy Business, readily registering complaints and arresting victims.
  • Ignored Government Report: A Punjab Police report identified the Blasphemy Business but no action was taken.
  • Severe Punishment: Blasphemy charges carry harsh penalties, including the death sentence, creating a climate of fear.
  • Victims’ Backgrounds: The report highlights that over 99% of the victims are Muslims, with many being professionals like engineers.
  • Leader of Blasphemy Business: Rao Abdul Raheem, a lawyer, is identified as the leader of the group.

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The report raises serious concerns about the misuse of blasphemy laws and the targeting of vulnerable young people. It calls for action against the Blasphemy Business and a more thorough investigation into FIA’s alleged involvement.

Special FIA Report

Source: Factfocus . Factfocus is an online investigative journal published from Pakistan. The journal, run by a journalist, has been spearheading a campaign against corruption and other malpractices committed by the state and its officers, including Generals.

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