LONDON – UK has reportedly denied asylum to Asia Bibi, it has emerged.
UK foreign office has allegedly urged the Home Office not to providesanctuary in Britain to Bibi due to potential threats to the safety of UKconsular staff, according to a foreign media outlet.
Bibi, who was recently acquitted by the Supreme Court in a blasphemy case,is seeking asylum owning to threats to her life in Pakistan.
After the acquittal of the 53-year-old lady, religious parties took to thestreet against the verdict, bringing the multiple cities of Pakistan to astandstill.
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The protests came to an end after the Pakistan government and theTehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) reached an agreement. A point in thefive-point deal states, “A review petition, which is the right thecomplainant, will be filed against her acquittal and the government willnot oppose it”.
