The Pakistan Penal Code contains 27 different offenses punishable by death, including blasphemy, rape, sexual intercourse outside of marriage, assault on the modesty of women, and smuggling of drugs. This Code draws its origin from the Indian Penal Code, after several amendments from different governments in Pakistan, the Code is now a mixture of Islamic and English law. This Code provides explanations, definition, and punishment for all type of offenses.The Constitution of Pakistan empowers the President to pardon or remit convictions.
The Pakistan Penal Code, which outlines 27 offenses punishable by death including blasphemy, rape, adultery, assault on women's modesty, and drug smuggling, is a blend of Islamic and English law. It was initially based on the Indian Penal Code but has been amended over time by different Pakistani governments.