Junaid Hafeez

Junaid Hafeez is a former university lecturer and a notable figure in Pakistan's ongoing discussions about blasphemy laws. He was sentenced to death in 2019 on charges of blasphemy stemming from social media posts, a ruling that has drawn significant criticism from human rights organizations, including Amnesty International. His case has highlighted the dangers faced by individuals accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, particularly in relation to the judicial process and the threats faced by legal representatives.