A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

United States115th CongressSRES-109Senate
Updated: Apr 4, 2017

Summary

Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.

Bill texts

Available versions
Introduced (Senate)View official text

1 version available

All available records shown.

Timeline

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)

    Senate

All available records shown.