Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code deals with blasphemy.

While addressing Christian community leaders, Rajab said, "I was unaware that we should use the term 'Maseehi'

“I can’t hold back my tears, to be honest,” he said, teary-eyed and overwhelmed by the moment.

Under Section A of the bill, the government will establish an authority with powers to approve or revoke the registration of social media platforms.

The news changes to the law aim to prosecute those who propagate “fake news”.

His comments stirred discomfort among social media users.