Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for a Christian man convicted of blasphemy.

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Pakistan's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a Christian man convicted under the country's controversial blasphemy laws, while acquitting his brother in the same case. The ruling, a split verdict, reaffirms one of the harshest penalties in Pakistan's legal system and has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who argue the law is often used to target religious minorities. This marks a rare instance of the court granting bail to a blasphemy suspect in a separate case, but the death sentence for this individual stands.

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The claim originates from multiple reputable secondary sources, including Fox News, UCA News, and Barnabas Aid, all citing the Pakistani Supreme Court's ruling. The consistency of reporting across outlets strengthens the claim, though the primary source (the court judgment itself) is not directly quoted. The reporting appears to be a straightforward account of the court's decision.

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