Salman Taseer’s 3rd death anniversary being observed today

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AFP
Salman Taseer’s 3rd death anniversary being observed today
LAHORE: The third death anniversary of former Punjab governor Salman Taseer Shaheed being observed today (Saturday).

Civil society organisations, human rights activists and other organisations have scheduled ceremonies to mark his death anniversary. A candlelight vigil will be held at Liberty Market, Lahore, in the evening.

Salman Taseer was the 26th governor of Punjab and was assassinated for his efforts to provide justice to a Christian woman who was accused of blasphemy. Taseer, after finding the women innocent, raised voice for her release.