ISLAMABAD—Pakistani police say they are searching for a Christian man facing blasphemy charges after a Muslim friend accused him of insulting Islam with a poem. Under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, anyone accused of insulting Islam can be sentenced to death. Local police official Mohammad Asim said Tuesday that the accused is on the run. The man is alleged to have sent his friend the controversial poem on WhatsApp. However, the laws are often misused to settle personal scores and target minorities.

Source: thestar July 12, 2016 17:32 UTC