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| Established milestone | What the record supports | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hafeez was arrested over blasphemy allegations. | His detention has lasted more than thirteen years. |
| 2014 | His original defence lawyer, Rashid Rehman, was killed. | The safety of legal representation became inseparable from the case. |
| December 2019 | A trial court sentenced Hafeez to death. | The conviction and sentence require appellate scrutiny. |
| 2020 | His appeal was filed. | The appeal remained pending as reported in September 2026. |
| September 22, 2026 | Accounts supplied from the hearing describe notices and questions about digital evidence. | The precise directions and next date should be checked against the court record. |
Note: The final row reflects reported accounts of that day’s proceedings, rather than a verified written order. The earlier chronology is supported by published reporting and the case record summarized by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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