Muslims, extremists and others, oppose death penalty for “hero” Mumtaz Qadri

PAKISTAN
Muslims, extremists and others, oppose death penalty for “hero” Mumtaz Qadri
by Jibran Khan
Street demonstrations and burning tyres mark the sentence against Salman Taseer’s murderer. Muslim leaders celebrate Qadri, “full of Noor” (heavenly light). Rawalpindi mufti justifies the murder and pledges the same for the “Christian blasphemer”, Asia Bibi. Minorities welcome the verdict, even though they stress the sacredness of life.

Pakistan: Jihadists kidnap son of governor murdered for opposing Islamic blasphemy law

The jihadis in Pakistan are relentless in their determination to make everyone too terrified to oppose them. After all, Muhammad said, "I have been made victorious through terror" (Bukhari 4.52.220)

"Pakistani slain governor Salman Taseer's son abducted," from the BBC, August 26 (thanks to David):