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Christmas Message Brings Death Threats for Pakistani Activist

Police in Pakistan are investigating an activist for alleged “hate speech” after he wished Christians in the Muslim nation happy holidays and called for prayers for those charged under blasphemy laws. On Christmas Day, Shaan Taseer posted a video on his Facebook page wishing a Merry Christmas and asking for prayers for those victimized by what he called “inhumane” blasphemy laws. 'Very credible death threats' Taseer's father, Punjab governor Salman Taseer, was gunned...

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