Peshawar Blasphemy Case Afghan National Sentenced to Death

PESHAWAR — October 28, 2026 — Peshawar blasphemy case Afghan national trial concluded on Wednesday as Additional Sessions Judge Rafiullah sentenced an Afghan citizen to capital punishment after the prosecution successfully proved blasphemy charges against him.

Trial Proceedings and Conviction in Hayatabad Incident

The court convicted the accused, identified as Mulla Deen, a national of Afghanistan, under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). In addition to the death sentence, the tribunal imposed a mandatory fine of Rs 100,000 on the convict.

According to the prosecution’s case file, the incident occurred on August 5, 2022, within the jurisdiction of the Hayatabad Police Station in Peshawar, where Mulla Deen uttered highly sacrilegious and derogatory remarks. Following the incident, local residents apprehended the suspect on the spot and handed him over to law enforcement personnel, who registered a formal case and initiated a thorough investigation.

Judicial Findings and Sentence Execution Directive

Following the completion of police investigations, a comprehensive charge sheet was submitted to the court, initiating a multi-year judicial trial:

Prosecution Evidence: During court proceedings, the prosecution produced key eyewitness testimonies, forensic evidence, and official statements confirming the blasphemous offense.
Capital Sentence: Upon evaluating all evidentiary records, Judge Rafiullah ruled that the guilt of the accused had been established beyond reasonable doubt, ordering that he be hanged by the neck until dead.
Additional Penalties: The court ordered that in the event of failure to pay the Rs 100,000 fine, the convict will undergo an additional six months of rigorous imprisonment.

The convict retains the statutory right to file an appeal against the trial court’s verdict before the Peshawar High Court within the legally prescribed timeframe.