Pakistan Debates Blasphemy Laws

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In Pakistan a new controversy ? and a national strike of religious parties ? is emerging over proposed changes in draconian blasphemy laws. One of the laws says if you insult the Koran, you can be executed. The proposed changes are in part the results of pressure from the West, which is coming up against religious conservatives in the country. We’re joined for more on the story by Jill McGivering, who is reporting for our partner the BBC.

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