Two brothers were accused of desecrating the Holy Quran and insulting religious sentiments of local Muslims on August 16, 2023, in Jaranwala town of Faisalabad district. This accusation quickly escalated into a mob violence, resulting in the destruction of over twenty churches and dozens of Christian homes. Within a week of this incident, several other...
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Authorities urged to prioritize security of Churches in forthcoming festive Season
In an alarming development, the Presbyterian Church located in Lahore’s densely populated Gulberg area, specifically in Makkah Colony, fell victim to a deliberate act of arson during its annual renovation. The church administration, in a proactive response, was concurrently sealing the walls to confine sounds of prayers and worship within the church premises. This decision...
Transforming Environmental Challenges into Economic Opportunities
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A profound study of China’s geo-economic strategies: Behind the Iron brotherhood
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Christian man faces blasphemy charges after sharing Biblical verse on Social Media in Sargodha
Christian families in a village near Sargodha city were forced to flee their homes following accusations of blasphemy against a local Christian man. The tensions ignited when 45-year-old Haroon Shahzad shared a Bible verse from 1st Corinthians 10: 18-12 on his Facebook page. While his post made no direct reference to the Muslim holy festival...
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Christians in Central Punjab fears mob attacks after multiple Blasphemy allegations
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...