Families in Pakistan Call for Inquiry Into Alleged Blasphemy Honey Traps

Families and legal advocates in Pakistan are calling for an independent judicial inquiry into an alleged criminal network accused of orchestrating "blasphemy business" schemes. The network reportedly uses young women to lure men into online conversations or the exchange of digital material, which is then manipulated or presented out of context to file false blasphemy charges. While some accusers claim these actions are motivated by a desire to defend Islam, families and lawyers allege the operation is driven by extortion and financial gain.

According to reports, the alleged scheme has targeted both Muslims and members of the Christian minority. While approximately 120 individuals have been acquitted or released on bail, the European Commission estimates that over 300 people remained imprisoned as of April 2026 due to these accusations. Although the European Commission suggests the network has been dismantled, advocates continue to push for a formal investigation into the fabrication of evidence and the individuals involved in the entrapment operations across cities including Islamabad, Karachi, and Rawalpindi.