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Court Denies Bail to Anchor Rehan Tariq in Blasphemy Case

A Lahore district court has rejected the post-arrest bail application of television anchor Rehan Tariq in a blasphemy case, keeping him in judicial custody. The decision came after a hearing at the Lahore District Court, where the judge found insufficient grounds to grant bail. Blasphemy cases in Pakistan carry severe penalties, and the rejection of bail indicates the court’s stance on the seriousness of the allegations. Rehan Tariq, a well-known media personality, was arrested earlier this month. The case has drawn significant public attention, with debates on freedom of speech and religious sensitivities.

Article source: pakistantoday.org.pk | Image credit: Dawn

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