(CBN News) A Pakistani Christian’s wife and family have gone into hiding after he was sentenced to death for allegedly committing blasphemy against Islam.
The Independent Catholic News (ICN) reports Asif Pervaiz, 37, was sentenced to die last month after finally receiving his trial after his arrest seven years ago. He was falsely accused of sending blasphemous text messages.
Pervaiz’s wife Marilyn Asif and her four young children have had to flee for their lives since his conviction and sentencing.