Aasia Bibi: 6 Powerful Quotes From The Chief Justice Of Pakistan That Left The Hatemongers Red Faced During The Trial

After a decade behind bars for a crime that she did not commit, Aasia Bibi and her family are finally free to live their life in peace and this time for good!

Aasia Bibi’s acquittal by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in November had left hatemongers quite literally upset, forcing them to do what they do best: resort to unprovoked violence!

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For the satisfaction of those who seemed unhappy with Aasia Bibi’s trial and acquittal, a review petition was entertained by the Supreme Court. However, the petitioner was unable to add anything new to the proceedings or discredit the previous verdict and so the review petition was rejected in January this year.

Aasia Bibi had been kept under tight state security since her release. However, today she and her family flew out of Pakistan to an undisclosed location where it is hoped that they will be able to lead a life of normalcy going forward.

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Aasia Bibi’s trial at the lower and high court level was a huge disappointment for the justice system in Pakistan. The judgments at those levels were unfortunately aimed at appeasing the oppressors rather than protecting the hapless woman who had been wrongfully accused of a crime as sensitive as blasphemy.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan and its judges deserve immense respect for the brave judgment that finally reunited Aasia Bibi with her family.

During Aasia Bibi’s trial and then again during the hearing of the review petition, here’s how the Chief Justice of Pakistan challenged hate!

“The beauty of a Muslim community is that non-Muslims are taken care of”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during the hearing of review petition against Aasia Bibi

“Islam says that the person testifying should be truthful, even if speaking the truth means implicating your loved ones.”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during the hearing of review petition against Aasia Bibi

“The verdict was given on the basis of testimonies; does Islam say that one should be punished even if they are found not guilty?”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during the hearing of review petition against Aasia Bibi

“Had this been a normal case, we would have registered cases against the witnesses; we have shown a lot of patience.”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during Aasia BibI’s Trial

“Is this the picture of Islam that he (Qari sahib) wants to present? Are these the kind of witnesses (that should be presented in a case)?”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during the hearing of review petition against Aasia Bibi

“There is a clear difference between the testimonies of all the witnesses, and yet you block all of Pakistan questioning why you did not get your way.”

CJP Asif Saeed Khosa during the hearing of review petition against Aasia Bibi

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