Asia Bibi Archives - HEART Christian newspaper
Asia Bibi stands up for other ‘blasphemy’ victims
September 28, 2019 | Mike WallerThe woman imprisoned for a decade in Pakistan on false blasphemy charges, Asia Bibi, has spoken in support of other Christians imprisoned in the Islamic nation.
From her new home in Canada, Asia gave her first ever newspaper interview to … Read More
Asia Bibi safely in Canada – but “no thanks to Foreign Office”
May 24, 2019 | Mike Waller
Campaigner Luke de Pulford has accused the Foreign Office of having a “blind spot” over suffering Christians, which could be seen in its treatment of Asia Bibi. Read More
“Unwell” Asia Bibi locked up in house
March 31, 2019 | kevinFrustration over Asia Bibi’s detention in Pakistan was continuing as we went to press. Although acquitted of blasphemy charges after a decade in jail, including eight years on death row, she is still locked up.
Apocalyptic scenario
February 18, 2019 | kevinChristians pay the ultimate price as biblical prophecies are played out
By Charles Gardner
Previously published December 2018-January 2019
Short overview of Asia Bibi ‘blasphemy’ case
November 25, 2018 | kevinRoman Catholic Asia Bibi, a farm labourer from Punjab, was harvesting berries with other women in June 2009 when she picked up a cup to drink some water.
Some of her Muslim co-workers accused her of polluting the cup, simply … Read More
Why couldn’t we welcome Asia Bibi?
November 25, 2018 | kevin
Betrayal of innocent Christian as our government fails to offer a home by Andrew Halloway
THE LIFE of persecuted Christian Asia Bibi still hangs in the balance as we go to press, yet our own government has not offered her … Read More
Husband and daughters’ anguish
November 25, 2018 | kevin
Asia Bibi’s daughter and husband spoke of their impossible situation as they awaited their release as a reunited family from Pakistan.
UK envoy to Pakistan resigns, citing UK’s lack of leadership
November 24, 2018 | kevinAmid the political turmoil and resignations over the EU divorce deal, one MP cited Britain’s “lack of leadership” and betrayal of British values in Asia’s case as an additional reason for his resignation.