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What is Blasphemy?Blasphemy is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence to a deity, or sacred things. Some religions consider blasphemy to be a religious crime. As of 2012, anti-blasphemy laws existed in 32 countries, while 87 nations had hate speech laws that covered defamation of religion and public expression of hate against a religious group. Anti-blasphemy laws are particularly common in Muslim-majority nations, such as those in the Middle East and North Africa, although they are also present in some Asian and European countries.
Who are France24?France 24 is an international news and current affairs television network based in Paris, funded entirely by the French government. Launched on 6 December 2006 under the direction of President Jacques Chirac, the network was established to offer a distinct French and European perspective on global events, providing an alternative to traditional Anglo-American media dominates like CNN or BBC World News.
What is Pakistan?Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million. It has the world's second-largest Muslim population. It is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres (340,509 square miles). Pakistan has a 1,046-kilometre (650-mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the northeast.
