The aftermath of the Jaranwala incident, which unfolded in Faisalabad’s district, continues to cast a daunting shadow over Pakistan’s Christian community. The incident, sparked by allegations against two brothers for desecrating the Holy Quran and insulting religious sentiments, escalated into a rampage, leaving more than twenty churches and dozens of homes in ruins. However, the...
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September 23, 2023September 23, 2023Columns, MINORITIES
Martyrs of Peshawar Church Blast Remembered
This September, marks the ten-month anniversary of the tragic All Saints Church bombings in Peshawar. These bombings claimed the lives of over 89 churchgoers, leaving dozens more injured and disabled. Each year on September 22nd, special prayer services are held not only at All Saints Church to commemorate the martyrs but also in various...
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HRCP conference calls for the empowerment of marginalised groups in political and electoral arenas
A national conference held by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – Pakistan (FNF), has called for extensive reforms to improve the political and electoral participation of marginalised groups, including women, transgender persons, persons with disabilities and religious minorities. In his welcome address, HRCP secretary-general...
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September 20, 2023September 20, 2023World
UN Side Event Addresses Religious Detentions in Pakistan : Calls for Urgent Reforms
Jubilee Campaign, a prominent human rights advocacy group, hosted a pivotal side event titled ‘Faith in Captivity: Arbitrary Detention in the Name of Religion in Pakistan’ during the 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. The event served as a critical platform to amplify urgent concerns regarding arbitrary detention and blasphemy...
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September 14, 2023September 14, 2023Columns
Youth- The constructer of Peace & social harmony
Pakistani society presents a very beautiful but complicated picture according to its individuality, divided into different nationalities, colors, races, languages, tribes and brothers, our society is showing a picture of fights, riots and anarchy. In particular, hatred and fighting on the basis of religion and sect should not be acceptable in any society. Nations around...
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September 9, 2023September 9, 2023Columns
How youth breaking barriers for the Implementation of the SDGs
I always wounder and fascinated by the manifesto line of SDGs “No one left behind” isn’t such a powerful phrase on which i strongly believe that for the SDGs to thrive, young people who are part of the marginalized communities, must not be left behind! And that is how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
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September 9, 2023September 9, 2023Columns, MINORITIES
Christian Couple in Lahore Faces Arrest Amid Blasphemy Allegations
The Christian community in Pakistan is enduring a relentless wave of fear and persecution as a surge in blasphemy cases and violent attacks continues to disrupt their lives. This climate of fear has cast a dark shadow over Christians, who live under constant threat of violence and death. Blasphemy Charges Against Christian Couple On September...
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August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Pakistan
Actions to prevent the persecution of Christians in Pakistan demanded
A delegation facilitated by the Association of Pakistani Christians had a meeting with diplomats including Vice Ambassador Mr. Masood Gul and commercial counselor Mr. Khalid Hanif at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rome. The delegation comprising Pastor Justin Bhatti, Joseph Jansen, Ayyaz Gulzar, Mirjam Bos, and Pervaiz raised their concerns over the multiple attacks...
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August 24, 2023August 24, 2023World
Protest Demonstrations at Pakistan High Commission in London Demand Justice for Jaranwala Attack Victims and Reforms in Pakistan
Bring Perpetrators of Jaranwala Attack to Justice Repeal Blasphemy Laws Grant Compensation to Affected Families of Jaranwala Attack Protect Religious Minorities Equal Rights for All Citizens Release Religious Prisoners Including Anwar Kenneth and Shagufta Kiran London : A significant gathering of British Pakistani Christians staged a powerful demonstration at the Pakistan High Commission...
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August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Pakistan
Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan
Across Pakistan, a chorus of protests, demonstrations, and press conferences echoed the collective demand for justice in the wake of a shocking and brutal attack on religious minority. On August Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan16, 2023, an unfortunate incident unfolded...