Shiite parties, clerics, personalities protest against approval of controversial blasphemy law in Pakistan

A meeting was held in the afternoon of Wednesday, August 16, with the presence of political parties, clerics, and prominent Shiite figures, in protest against the approval of the controversial blasphemy law in Pakistan.

In this one-day gathering, the speakers discussed and exchanged opinions about this law and mentioned the agenda that some radical groups have considered for pushing this law.

After many years, this is the first comprehensive gathering of prominent figures, Shia parties and clerics in Pakistan, who have put aside all differences and protest in solidarity against the passing of this law.

This meeting was held with the purpose of sending a message to the power and decision-making centres in Pakistan, informing them that if the demands of Shiite parties, clerics and prominent figures are not taken into account and this law remains in force, the protests will turn into public demonstrations and marches of Shiites all over Pakistan.

Shia parties and influential personalities of Pakistan emphasize that they will not stop their efforts until their demands are reached, and this law is repealed or amended.

Ayatollah Seyyed Hafiz Riaz Hussain Najafi, Seyed Sajid Ali Naqvi, Sheikh Mohsen Ali Najafi, Nasir Abbas Jafari, Muhammad Amin Shahidi, Muhammad Hussain Akbar, are among the first-rate leaders of the Shiites of Pakistan who attended this great gathering.