The document discusses blasphemy laws in Pakistan. It defines blasphemy as irreverence toward religious beliefs and outlines the history of the term. While the Quran does not mention blasphemy laws, Islamic jurists created offenses that were incorporated into Sharia law. Pakistan's penal code prohibits blasphemy against all recognized religions, but in practice, it is almost exclusively used against non-Muslim minorities such as Christians and Ahmadis. Violations of the blasphemy laws can carry penalties ranging from fines to death. Christians in Pakistan are often victims of false blasphemy charges and attacks by extremists.