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Pakistan court may overturn blasphemy death sentence for scholar Junaid Hafeez

Junaid Hafeez, a former Fulbright scholar sentenced to death under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, may have his conviction overturned as his lawyer and family express renewed hope. The case highlights the legal and security risks surrounding blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, where such cases often face intense societal pressure. A ruling in his favor would mark a rare judicial reversal in a high-profile blasphemy case.

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