Martha Bibi Released on Bail

Martha Bibi with her family
Photo from All Pakistan Minorities Alliance
Martha Bibi, who was accused of defiling the name of Muhammad and charged under Pakistan's blasphemy law in late January (click here for more details), was released on bail on May 3, according to a report from the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA). Bibi is reportedly in poor physical heath due to the abuse and harsh living conditions she endured while incarcerated. There is concern that she and her family are in danger from local militants angered by her release.
May 09, 2007
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Pakistan Profile

Location
Asia

Population
187,342,721 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Punjabi (44.68), Pashtun [Pathan] (15.42), Sindhi (14.1), Sariaki (8.38), Muhajirs (7.57), Balochi (3.57), other (6.28)

Religion (%)
Muslim (95.80), Christian (2.45), Hindu (1.60), Other (0.15)

Leader
President Asif Ali Zardari

Government type
Federal republic

Legal system
Based on English common law with provisions to accommodate Pakistan's status as an Islamic state

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