Death convict Aasia BiBi of Ittanwala, who was alleged of saying blasphemous remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), has been released and shifted to an unknown location, Dunya News learnt on Monday. Aasia Bibi (45), resident of Ittanwali, Nankana district, Punjab, was sentenced to death following an allegation under the blasphemy law.On Saturday, she handed over her mercy appeal to Governor Punjab Salman Taseer meant for President of Pakistan Asif Zardari, who while using his discretionary powers can condone her. Aasia pleaded that she never said anything blasphemous and the accusations are leveled against her due to some personal grudges. The blasphemy law of the land has been used by Muslims to indict people from other religions.This is also a tool of personal enmity. Human rights groups are lobbying and advocating the repealing of this law, but no one has given it much consideration. All the minorities living in Pakistan have equal rights, but due to inhumane laws like this one they dont feel secure.
