
In a courageous and fair verdict this week, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared that the blasphemy charges against Asia Bibi had no basis in reality and put an end to the years of captivity of an innocent person. As expected, extremist elements in our society were not too happy with the decision and ran havoc nationwide destroying both property and livelihood. What followed was not as expected, as Imran Khan came all guns blazing declaring that breaking the law will not be spared. But then he went off to China. In the meantime, those riots continued. And then the expected followed. A negotiation was reached between the extremists and the governments exonerating all extremists while the fate of Asia Bibi remained in limbo.
Another govt kneels b4 Khadim https://t.co/EUAwSk2usW there will be another time also with even greater demands. So much for Quaid's Pakistan.shame!
— Mohammad Malick (@MalickViews) November 2, 2018
The majority of normal Pakistanis are of course disappointed with the capitulation by the Government and #IStandWithSupremeCourt is trending nationwide.
Hakumat kehti hai corruption karnay walon ko NRO nahi dain gey magar aaj baghawat karnay walon ko NRO de dia. Zulm dekhtay khamosh rehna Gunah hai. I stand with Justice.#IStandWithSupremeCourt #JusticeForAsia. Let us raise our voices against tyranny https://t.co/PnCZsvG1lC
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) November 2, 2018
People are also paying tribute to Salman Taseer for laying his life for the cause.
Respect to all family members of #SalmanTaseer & #ShahbazBhatti who for 7 yrs proudly & bravely defended the stance these men laid their lives for against all false allegations, defamation and threats by extremists in the name of religion. #IStandWithSupremeCourt #JusticeForAsia
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) November 3, 2018
Of course, no debate on blasphemy can be done without asking the most obvious question.
why is pakistan the only Muslim country handing death as hadd penalty for blasphemy? we review laws of all other Muslim countries and attempt to answer the question. download the comprehensive report at https://t.co/O2u3NCN8eA
Eng Mirror 1: https://t.co/5rRCRLofqI pic.twitter.com/Qndruc1qyx
— ArafatMazhar (@ArafatMazhar) November 2, 2018
Another obvious point but which most seem to completely miss. Is it really satire or a sad depiction of our society?
"Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), I am willing to die for you, but not live like you" – A satirical piece from 2012. Unfortunately rings more true today https://t.co/1KWfFqpmsd
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) November 3, 2018
But we are a resilient nation. When politicians fail us, we take matters into our own hands. How? By tweeting about it of course.
Do you condemn the agreement between Govt and TLP? Do you opposed putting #AsiaBibi name on ECL? Do you agree with SC judgment? Then let us speak up together. Share your reason for supporting judgment using #IStandWithSupremeCourt and #JusticeForAsia. Let us make it trend.
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) November 3, 2018
But seriously though. As Jibran Nasir rightly pointed out, this will raise awareness and put pressure of the government to do the right thing while citizens can also join hands and seek redress from the courts.
If Govt won't move against TLP then us citizen will take litigation to Court to dismantle it. They are corrupting our future generations, perverting our social fabric & national narrative. We'll stand for Jinnah's Pakistan against all odds #IStandWithSupremeCourt#JusticeForAsia
— M. Jibran Nasir (@MJibranNasir) November 3, 2018
Because apologies can’t fix a dent.
#IStandWithSupremeCourt because apologizes can't fix the dents on this car. They can't heal the trauma the driver faced. pic.twitter.com/10Vr07OPhA
— Saad (@saad_durrani) November 3, 2018
And the government can’t be relied upon. NRO with politicians? Certainly not. NRO with extremists? But of course.
Oppression and brutality on commoners & Death threats to our judges due to which their lives are in danger who will pay for all this mess as our government did NRO with extremists? Answer is none!#IStandWithSupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/SchaVXfqrR
— یاسر کا وزیراعظم عمران خان (@YaSiR___kHaN) November 3, 2018
Let’s just end her misery.
Some people are adamant to influence the SC to cause further distress to an innocent woman who languished in jails for 9 years and would not stop hurting her and her family for petty political gains.#IStandWithSupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/Vbmcq8QPrW
— Ali Elahi (@AliElahi0198) November 3, 2018
Because we must stand with justice.
Let us today stand w justice. Our great leader (PBUH) was aleays a powerful voice for the voiceless minorities,let us learn & follow those beautiful footsteps of grace & strength. As good human beings,as good citizens,as believers,what is expected of us? 🙏#IStandWithSupremeCourt
— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) November 3, 2018
Join the petition now and show your support for the Supreme Court verdict because #IStandWithSupremeCourt #JusticeForAsia
Supreme Court Of Pakistan: Jail Khadim Hussain Rizvi for spreading Terrorism among Pakistan – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/zzMi1zkvEI via @Change #IStandWithSupremeCourt #JusticeForAsia
— meena gabeena (@gabeeno) November 3, 2018