A court in Pakistan sentenced a Christian man to death for sharing what it said was hateful content against Muslims on social media after one of the worst mob attacks on Christians in the eastern Punjab province last year, his lawyer said on July 1, adding he will appeal the verdict.

Pakistan: Christian man sentenced to death

In another targeted killing of a minority community member, a Christian man was shot dead by unknown assailants in the northwestern region of Pakistan on Saturday, police said.

The unfortunate incident took place when the victim Kashif Masih was present at his home in the Sufaid Dheri Pishtakhara area of Peshawar.

As per the police, armed motorcyclists gunned down Kashif Maseeh on his doorstep.

"Kashif Masih was gunned down at home by a few unknown men," said police said, adding that efforts to catch the gunmen are being made.

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This is the second such incident reported of minority members' target killing in the last 24 hours in Peshawar as on Friday, a Sikh trader, Diyal Singh, was killed in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.

As per reports, Singh was in his shop which is located in Peshawar's Dir Colony market when the assailants forcefully barged into his shop and started firing indiscriminately.

Singh was twice shot in the head which led to his death instantly. Around 30 bore bullet shells were recovered by the police from the site of the incident.

In May 2020, two members of the Sikh community were gunned down in Peshawar by extremists.

Victims, Guljeet Singh (42) and Ranjeet Singh (38) were operating their spice shops located in Battathal Bazaar when the attackers came and opened fire.

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Pakistan is known for holding a sketchy record in upholding the minority community's rights. Last month, its neighbouring nation India criticised Islamabad at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stating 'no religious minority can freely live or practice' their religion in the country.

As per estimates of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, in the population of 207 million, Muslims account for 96 per cent, Hindus 2.1 per cent and Christians about 1.6 per cent.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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In another targeted killing of a minority community member, a Christian man was shot dead by unknown assailants in the northwestern region of Pakistan on Saturday, police said.

In another targeted killing of a minority community member, a Christian man was shot dead by unknown assailants in the northwestern region of Pakistan on Saturday, police said. The unfortunate incident took place when the victim Kashif Masih was present at his home in the Sufaid Dheri Pishtakhara area of Peshawar. As per the police, armed motorcyclists gunned down Kashif Maseeh on his doorstep. "Kashif Masih was gunned down at home by a few unknown men," said police said, adding that efforts to catch the gunmen are being made. ALSO READ | 'Minorities hell': Sikh shopkeeper shot dead in Pakistan in another targetted killing This is the second such incident reported of minority members' target killing in the last 24 hours in Peshawar as on Friday, a Sikh trader, Diyal Singh, was killed in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province. As per reports, Singh was in his shop which is located in Peshawar's Dir Colony market when the assailants forcefully barged into his shop and started firing indiscriminately. Singh was twice shot in the head which led to his death instantly. Around 30 bore bullet shells were recovered by the police from the site of the incident. In May 2020, two members of the Sikh community were gunned down in Peshawar by extremists. Victims, Guljeet Singh (42) and Ranjeet Singh (38) were operating their spice shops located in Battathal Bazaar when the attackers came and opened fire. WATCH | High political drama in Pakistan: Shireen Mazari attacks the government Pakistan is known for holding a sketchy record in upholding the minority community's rights. Last month, its neighbouring nation India criticised Islamabad at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stating 'no religious minority can freely live or practice' their religion in the country. As per estimates of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, in the population of 207 million, Muslims account for 96 per cent, Hindus 2.1 per cent and Christians about 1.6 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

In another minority killing, Christian man gunned down by assailants in Pakistan

A Christian man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan reportedly jumped off the fourth floor of the building of an investigation agency here, according to officials.

Sajjad Masih, 28, who has been in critical condition at Mayo Hospital, said the FIA had called him to their headquarters at Regal Chowk to record statement. He said the officials allegedly tortured him and snatched his mobile phone.

They asked me to abuse myself, but I refused to do so. Later, they asked me to sexually assault my cousin, but I remained silent and jumped from the building,&nbsp;he said.

An FIA spokesman, however, rejected the allegation, saying the suspect was called for inquiry because he was a member of the Facebook group allegedly involved in sharing blasphemous material.

&quot;The suspect was asked to unlock his mobile phone. He got panicky and jumped from the building. No one even had touched him (suspect),&quot; the spokesperson added.

According to doctors, Masih had life changing injuries. &quot;He has multiple fractures on his legs, ribs and jaw. However, his condition is out of danger,&quot; the doctors said.

Police had arrested Masih a few days ago after the activists of Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) and other religious parties gathered in Shahdara area and surrounded the Christian families living over there demanding to produce him before them.

Police stopped them from entering the Christian colony and arrested Masih and shifted him at an undisclosed location.

Later police handed Masih over to FIA. Maish is accused of posting blasphemous content about Muslim&#39;s holy places on his Facebook account.

A senior FIA official told PTI that the agency had suspended two officials for their negligence in the matter.

&quot;A inquiry has been initiated against four officials. If found guilty punitive action will be taken against them,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

A Christian man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan reportedly jumped off the fourth floor of the building of an investigation agency here, according to officials. Sajjad Masih, 28, who has been in critical condition at Mayo Hospital, said the FIA had called him to their headquarters at Regal Chowk to record statement. He said the officials allegedly tortured him and snatched his mobile phone. They asked me to abuse myself, but I refused to do so. Later, they asked me to sexually assault my cousin, but I remained silent and jumped from the building, he said. An FIA spokesman, however, rejected the allegation, saying the suspect was called for inquiry because he was a member of the Facebook group allegedly involved in sharing blasphemous material. "The suspect was asked to unlock his mobile phone. He got panicky and jumped from the building. No one even had touched him (suspect)," the spokesperson added. According to doctors, Masih had life changing injuries. "He has multiple fractures on his legs, ribs and jaw. However, his condition is out of danger," the doctors said. Police had arrested Masih a few days ago after the activists of Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) and other religious parties gathered in Shahdara area and surrounded the Christian families living over there demanding to produce him before them. Police stopped them from entering the Christian colony and arrested Masih and shifted him at an undisclosed location. Later police handed Masih over to FIA. Maish is accused of posting blasphemous content about Muslim's holy places on his Facebook account. A senior FIA official told PTI that the agency had suspended two officials for their negligence in the matter. "A inquiry has been initiated against four officials. If found guilty punitive action will be taken against them," he said.

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Pakistan: Christian man sentenced to death

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