An article appeared today in Dawn newspaper [Pakistan] "Anatomy of blasphemy laws" by Anwar Syed, which is certainly a very open and outspoken analysis, and i agree with nearly every thing the writer has to say. After a detailed discussion, the author concludes that:

"The law is repugnant not only to the universally accepted charter of human rights, to which Pakistan is a signatory, but also to its own constitution, which guarantees all citizens the right and freedom to profess and practice religion of their choosing. It sanctifies horrendous intolerance and reduces Pakistan's professions of moderation and enlightenment to gross hypocrisy."

I myself am in favour of abolitions of all blasphemy laws, for pure and absolute freedom of speech [and that includes, the right to criticise, analyse or satirise a certain person or ideology.] This law represents a continuation of medieval thinkings and entertainment of persecution, such as practised by the Church and Islamic orthodoxy.