George Naz Blasphemy case

Pakistani community leader
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IntroPakistani community leader
PlacesPakistan
isCommunity leader
Work fieldPolitics
Gender
Male
Religion:Christianity
Birth21 February 1965
Age59 years
Star signPisces
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Biography

George Naz (جارج ناز) a Pakistani Christian who led the protest against the Badami Bagh arson in Jehlum in March,2013, himself became the target of the strict anti-blasphemy law. Naz an employee of the District Municipal Administration, Jehlum as well a known Christian local leader led the protest against the misuse of the blasphemy laws. A banner which read as "Blasphemy law is back law and a hanging sword on Christians" became the bone of contention. On 21 March 2013, a First information report was registered against him in the local police station in Jehlum City. He was rescued by Farrukh Saif Foundation and their Partner Keith Davies in 2014, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees granted him Refugee Status in 2017.

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