Pakistani 'disco mullah' faces prosecution for blasphemy

Pop singer turned Islamic preacher apologised immediately but legal proceedings will go ahead

People protesting against blasphemy laws in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan are investigating a former pop singer turned Islamic preacher, after he made some remarks allegedly insulting the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

The remarks appeared in a short video which went viral on the internet.

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