190:. Due to the high risk to the couple's security, the whole trial was concluded inside the boundary walls of the prison. The couple were defended by the Farrukh Saif Foundation and their Partner Emergency Rescue Committee since 2013, who filed the appeal in the Apex Court against the death sentence. According to Shagufta, neither she nor her husband were allowed to testify, and their lawyers were not allowed to make their closing arguments.
198:. "For a while Asia Bibi, who was also sentenced to death on false charges of blasphemy, was my neighbour on death row in Multan. Whenever we met, we used to pray together, console each other and renew our firm faith in Jesus Christ. At Christmas time we would share cake with other Muslim and Christian prisoners. When I heard that Asia was set free, my heart was filled with joy, and I was convinced that one day I too would be released".
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sentenced them death on 4 April 2014. They are the first
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