Pakistani YouTuber Faces Blasphemy, Cybercrime Charges

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been charged with blasphemy and cybercrime after launching a perfume named '295,' referencing the blasphemy law in Pakistan's penal code. The controversy began when Butt released a now-deleted video promoting the perfume, which led to a formal complaint by Haider Ali Shah Gillani, a leader of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. This incident follows a previous blasphemy accusation against Butt, indicating a pattern of controversial actions that have incited backlash from religious groups. In response to the outcry, Butt issued an apology and announced the discontinuation of the perfume. Blasphemy remains a highly sensitive issue in Pakistan, often leading to severe public and legal consequences. Despite his apology, Butt faces significant legal challenges, including the potential for a decade-long prison sentence.