ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to deal the current political crisis, arising out of Asia Bibi’s acquittal in blasphemy case, in a peaceful manner, ARY News reported.
Sources confided to ARY News that the premier, during the Federal Cabinet meeting, issued instructions to governors of all four provinces and party leaders to be prepared for their role to resolve the matter harmoniously.
He also directed ministers to expedite contacts with religious leaders for earliest resolution of the matter.
‘We cannot allow anyone to do politics on sensitive issues,” the PM told the meeting.
He called upon his party leaders to also take into confidence other parliamentary leaders to maintain peace across the country.
During his address to the nation a day ago (Oct 31), PM Khan had said the Supreme Court decision in Asia Bibi case was in line with the Constitution
He also asked people not to pay heed to a ‘small group of people’ urging citizens to revolt against the state.
PM Khan had also warned protesters against challenging the state writ, saying the government would move against such malcontents.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the conviction of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman condemned to death for blasphemy.
This verdict came on an appeal filed by the woman challenging her capital punishment.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar ordered her immediate release if she was not wanted in another case.
“The appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. The judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed. Her conviction is set aside,” said the top judge.
Asia Bibi, a mother of five, had been on death row since 2010, when Pope Benedict XVI joined in international calls for her release.
In 2015 her daughter met with Pope Francis, who as the head of the Catholic Church offered prayers for her mother.
Ms Bibi was arrested after three women went to a local cleric in Sheikhupura, to report her and the trial court convicted and sentenced her to death.
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