Tag: Christians in Pakistan

A young advocate for persecuted Christians in Pakistan was recognized for her unwavering courage and dedication to amplifying the voices of those suffering for...

He suggested that Christians should have the opportunity to cast a double vote – one for their chosen party, another for Christian candidates

After bloody assaults to dozens of churches, Karachi police has found a solution for the Christians: “Deploy private security guards.”

The motive behind the attack was Pastor Vicky's decision to erase Islamic writings from the front wall of the Presbyterian Church. 

At least 800 homes and over 30 churches were vandalized and destroyed after a Muslim mob rampaged through the streets on 16 August

The anti-Christian mob had broken into a frenzy after two Christians, Rocky Masih and Raja Masih, were accused of profaning the Quran

It also reports eleven “Internet blasphemers” have been sentenced to death, and two of the sentences have already been confirmed on appeal

They face discrimination, kidnappings, and forced conversions, and anyone who “defiles” the Quran or insults Mohammed can face severe penalty

A 2022 report said there were at least 78 documented cases of abduction, forcible conversion to Islam and forcible marriage of young women

Father Yousaf paid tribute to the lawyers who, he said, had worked tirelessly to prove Allahrakha’s innocence.