Canada looks to ensure safety of Christian acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan

Source: The Star

OTTAWA—Canada’s foreign ministry says it is prepared to do everything it can to ensure the safety of a Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy by Pakistan’s top court.

The decision handed down Tuesday by the court upholds an October acquittal of Asia Bibi and clears the final legal obstacle for her to seek asylum.

Canada’s foreign ministry says it is prepared to do everything it can to protect Christian mother Asia Bibi, who was acquitted of blasphemy by Pakistan’s top court.
Canada’s foreign ministry says it is prepared to do everything it can to protect Christian mother Asia Bibi, who was acquitted of blasphemy by Pakistan’s top court.  (HANDOUT / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)

Global Affairs Canada is calling Bibi’s case a priority and says it is focused on ensuring her and her family’s safety.

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