Islamabad

Radical Islamists burnt tyres and blocked major roads as they held protests across Pakistan for the second day on Thursday against the acquittal of a Christian woman sentenced to death for committing blasphemy, defying PM Imran Khan’s stern warning.

Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam. The judgment triggered protests across Pakistan with protesters led by Islamic political party Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan and other groups blocking major highways and roads in the country.

On Wednesday, Section 144 was imposed till November 10 across Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.