Christian brothers Qaiser and Amoon, who were charged under the blasphemy law and were already on death row in Pakistan, have had their conviction upheld by the Pakistani High Court.
You may recall that we shared Qaiser and Amoon’s story last month. To read this story, please follow the link: https://vom.com.au/pakistan-christian-brothers-face-death-penalty/
The brothers have been in detention since 2014 and their appeal has been pending before the Lahore Bench High Court in Rawalpindi since 2018.
Giving their verdict on 8 June, the court confirmed the death sentence for the brothers.
On behalf of the Christian brothers, CLAAS (Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement) submitted an appeal to the Lahore High Court against their death sentence.
According to CLAAS, when Amoon learned about the court’s decision, he “burst into tears”, and his brother, Qaisar, “became very sad”.
“Both brothers were looking weak as they are already suffering from health issues,” said Nasir Saeed, the director of CLAAS-UK.
“We have visited the brothers in prison and Qaiser has signed the power of attorney,” Saeed added. “We are taking this case before the supreme court and hope the country’s highest court will do justice for them and God willing, they will be freed.”
Sources: CLAAS, The Christian Post
Please Pray
- Pray for peace and courage over the brothers and their families as they process this news.
- Pray that the lawyers at CLAAS will be equipped to represent the brothers in the supreme court.
- Pray that Qaiser and Amoon will be acquitted of the death sentence and that their health issues will be addressed quickly upon their release.
Almighty God and Merciful Father, we pray for peace and courage over the brothers, Qaiser and Amoon and their families as they process the news of their latest failed appeal.
We hold on dearly to your word which in Psalm 112Vs4 says,
“Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.”
Help them to endure by trusting in you and your word and may your Holy Spirit give them all that is needed at this time to bring glory to you and live worthily as your children.
We pray that the lawyers at CLAAS will be equipped to represent the brothers in the supreme court. We also ask that the Supreme Court Judiciary will look favourably upon their case and the evidence that is presented on their behalf.
We plead that as the God of all truth and light that they will be acquitted of the charges and the death sentence be a long gone nightmare. Please have mercy Lord!
We also beg you Father to see that their health issues are addressed quickly even now or immediately upon their release.
We thank you for their faith and pray that even while incarcerated they will grow in their faith and knowledge of you. Please have mercy on your servants Lord and their families.
Praying