LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Three days after police in Pakistan refused to comply with a court order to arrest Muslims who abducted, raped and tried to convert and marry a young Christian woman, one of the kidnappers shot her father, sources said. Ghulam Hussain and three other Muslims kidnapped 27-year-old Asma Gulzar at gunpoint […]
Muslims Shoot Father of Kidnapped Christian Woman in Pakistan, Sources Say
Catholic wounded three days after police defied court order to arrest assailants.
September 7, 2016 By -
Christian Security Guard Killed in Islamic Extremist Terrorist Attack in Pakistan
Security forces prevent greater harm in assault on Christian community.
September 4, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Swift action by security forces prevented a major tragedy in northwestern Pakistan after four Taliban suicide attackers armed with bombs and assault rifles targeted a Christian colony early Friday (Sept. 2). One Christian security guard was killed and five others – two Christians and three security personnel – were injured […]
Christian in Pakistan Charged with ‘Blasphemy’ after Argument with Muslim
Two female relatives taken into custody are released after his arrest.
July 13, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – A Christian father of two in Pakistan was arrested last night under blasphemy charges after a Muslim friend accused him of forwarding a poem on an instant messaging application, sources said. Nadeem James, a 26-year-old Catholic in Gujrat District, had argued about religion with his Muslim friend, Yasir Bashir, a […]
Blasphemy Law in Pakistan Claims another Victim – and His Accusers
Death sentences meted out to Christians, Muslim under draconian statute.
June 29, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – A Christian in Pakistan who reported an attempt to blackmail him for allegedly blaspheming Islam’s prophet was sentenced to death this week in a bizarre case riddled with police irregularities, sources said. Anjum Naz Sindhu, 65-year-old Catholic owner of a prominent chain of schools in Gujranwala, received the death sentence […]
Police in Pakistan Arrest Christian Victim of Beating, Blasphemy Accusation
Muslims use law as revenge for attempt to stop them from teasing girls, sources say.
May 27, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Police in Pakistan on Monday (May 23) jailed a Christian after Muslims upset that he tried to stop them from teasing girls beat him and accused him of posting blasphemous content on Facebook, sources said. Hospital staff refused to treat Usman Liaqat after the beating, saying he had to first […]
Muslims in Pakistan Threaten Christians after Fatwa Issued against ‘Blasphemer’
Police find no basis for accusation.
May 13, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Muslims in Pakistan have told 300 impoverished villagers they must either produce a Christian accused of blasphemy, leave the area, convert to Islam or be killed, sources said. Imran Masih, a 28-year-old resident of Chak 44 village in Punjab Province’s Mandi Bahauddin District, was accused on April 19 of keeping […]
Taliban Splinter Group in Pakistan Targets Christians in Easter Suicide Bombing
Explosive detonated near children’s rides at park.
March 28, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – A deadly suicide bombing in a public park here marred Easter celebrations in Pakistan on Sunday evening (March 27), as an Islamic extremist group targeted Christians. At least 74 people have been reported dead, most of them women and children, while 362 others were injured. Of those being treated at […]
Security Increased for Asia Bibi following Execution of Islamist Assassin in Pakistan
Intelligence reports indicate conspiracy to kill her in prison.
March 8, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Fears are growing over the security of the first Christian woman in Pakistan sentenced to death for “blasphemy” following the execution of Mumtaz Qadri, who assassinated her biggest advocate. Qadri was executed by hanging on Feb. 29 for the Jan. 4, 2011 assassination of Punjab Gov. Salmaan Taseer, who had […]
Police in Pakistan Torture Christian to Death, Family Says
Muslim employers order mistreatment after filing false theft charge, they say.
January 18, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Pakistani police last week tortured a devout Catholic to death in Punjab Province after the victim’s employer singled him out for a theft charge because of his faith, family members said. Riasat Masih of Kalaskey village, Purana Kot in Gujranwala District, told Morning Star News that police killed his brother, […]
Muslims in Pakistan Disrupt Christians’ Worship, Storm Homes
Police decline to arrest Muslims after attacks, seizure of church building.
January 14, 2016 By -
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) – Muslims in a town in Pakistan’s Punjab Province who seized a church property have disrupted a prayer meeting at a private residence, sources said. After police arranged a reconciliation meeting between the Muslims and members of the congregation in Sialkot District on Jan. 4, the Muslims instead armed themselves with […]