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"Mr President, firstly, I would like to say that, for my part, I condemn the brutal assassination of the Governor of Punjab province. He was a prominent figure in the political life of Pakistan who was noted for his courageous fight against extremism, intolerance and fanaticism. Seven months ago, I supported here the need to urgently revise the provisions relating to offences against religions in the so-called ‘blasphemy laws’. I would like to remind you that the possibilities for abuse offered by these laws create an atmosphere of intolerance that encourages violence on religious grounds and also promotes discrimination, intimidation and persecution of religious minorities. The case of Asia Bibi that actually culminated in the murder of Governor Taseer is symbolic in this regard. I believe that the Pakistani authorities must demonstrate through action their declared commitment to the fight against extremism in this country by abolishing the blasphemy laws. I would like, therefore, to reiterate the call to the voices of reason in Pakistan that was initiated by the daughter of Punjab’s deceased Governor, Shehrbano Taseer."@en1
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