INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
OTTAWA: The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case highlighted devout extremism in her country, are now in
Canada, a source shut to the case said Wednesday.Unconfirmed Pakistani reports earlier claimed the children had already fled to Canada, and
speculation was rampant that she would seek asylum in North America or Europe.Canadian officials reached by AFP would much confirm the
source information.Bibi, a laborer from central Punjab province, was convicted of blasphemy in 2010 and was on death row until her acquittal
final year which immediateed days of violent demonstrations.Under a deal with protesters to end the violence, the government allowed a
petition demanding an appeal against the acquittal.But Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Tuesday threw out the petition, lifting the final
legal hurdle in the case and paving the way for her to leave the country.After the ruling, Bibi lawyer Saif-ul-Mulook traceed that his
client move could be imminent."I think at this time she is here (in Pakistan) -- but by tonight, I don''t know," he told reporters external
the court.Extremists "said they would eliminate her despite the judgment of the Supreme Court," he said
"Therefore, I think she should leave the country."But the call by devout toughliners for protests fell flat on Wednesday, when fewer than 30
demonstrated in two cities.Bibi has been in protective custody and the government of Pakistan refused to reveal her whereabouts for fear of
her being targeted by vigilantes.In a statement, Canada foreign ministry said Bibi case "is a precedence for our government, and we are
focused on ensuring the safety of her and her family."It added that "we are working with like-intellected friends and allies on this issue
Canada is prepared to do everything we can to endegree the safety of Asia Bibi."In November Prime Minister Justin Timpoliteau said Ottawa
was holding speechs with Pakistan about bringing her to Canada, which he said is "a welcoming country."TheIndianSubcontinent has not
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