"Heroic Pakistani Police Officer Saves Woman from Blasphemy Mob"

A police officer in Pakistan, Sheher Bano, is being praised for rescuing a woman from a furious mob accusing her of blasphemy over her clothing. Blasphemy is a highly sensitive issue in Pakistan, punishable by death, and accusations have led to violent assaults and mob lynchings. Bano received Pakistan’s highest honor in law enforcement for her bravery. The woman's outfit was mistaken for Quranic verses, but local scholars and clerics later confirmed it did not contain any such verses. Blasphemy is a contentious issue in Pakistan, and there are calls to change the laws that are often used to intimidate religious minorities.