Pakistan (text reproduced here; link to changing page): 'Six months after his arrest on blasphemy charges, Pakistani Christian Anwer Masih has been ordered released on bail by the Lahore High Court. Justice Tassadaq Hussain Jilani granted bail to Masih, 30, on June 4, overriding protests from the advocate general. The high court judge declared that no direct evidence had been produced against the defendant and ordered Masih set free following payment of a 20,000 rupee ($345) bail bond. Precautionary measures for his security are being arranged and Masih is expected to be released from the Lahore District Jail within the next few days. Masih was arrested on November 30, 2003, after Naseer Ahmad, a neighbor and former Christian who had embraced Islam, accused him of slandering Muslim prophets and beliefs. Only a handful of Christians jailed in Pakistan on charges of blasphemy have ever been granted bail, and those freed have been forced to remain in hiding afterward. One bailed Christian was shot and killed minutes after he had appeared at a court hearing.' (Compass Direct)