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13 Mar 2013

Solidarity expressed with Christians after attacks in Pakistan

The head of the World Council of Churches has strongly condemned attacks on Christians in Badami Bagh, Lahore, on Saturday 10 March.
5 Sep 2012

Pakistan churches welcome arrest of cleric for blasphemy framing

Church officials in Pakistan say they are encouraged by the arrest of a cleric on charges of framing an illiterate Christian teenager on blasphemy charges.
16 Jan 2011

Pakistani churches criticize government's refusal to amend blasphemy law

Churches in Pakistan have expressed frustration over the government's refusal to amend a controversial blasphemy law, as urged by the Pope and protesting civil rights activists.
23 Jul 2010

Pakistani Christians shocked at callous court murders

Christians in Pakistan have been stunned by the killing of two young men, who were shot dead on court premises earlier this week.
6 Apr 2007

Blasphemy charges heighten Easter tensions for Pakistani Christians

Christians in Pakistan remain fearful this Easter after what they say are false blasphemy accusations and attacks on their communities.