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Christians bearing brunt of growing Hindu supremacist juggernaut

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): The recent attacks on churches and Christians in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and elsewhere post-Christmas and on New Year celebrations indicated continued violence against Christian minority with alarming regularity. According to a report of Deccan Herald, unfortunately, the state authorities had been found to be failing to provide a conducive environment of equality… Continue reading Christians bearing brunt of growing Hindu supremacist juggernaut

Christian community set to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 17 with religious zest

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is also set to celebrate their annual religious festival of Easter Sunday on April 17, marking special services and other festivities. Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide which commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, according… Continue reading Christian community set to celebrate Easter Sunday on April 17 with religious zest

With 486 attacks, 2021 was “most violent year” for Indian Christians

Catholics of Delhi Archdiocese pray during an annual rally on Palm Sunday on April 9, 2017. (Photo: Bijay Kumar Minj/UCA News)

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): The Christians in India faced 486 incidents of violence and harassment during 2021 which has been declared the “most violent year” for the community. The United Christian Forum (UCF), a rights body that maintains a database of incidents of violence and intimidation in India, said 2021 saw an increase of 74%… Continue reading With 486 attacks, 2021 was “most violent year” for Indian Christians

Hindu extremists’ attacks against Christians rising

Hindu nationalists targeted Muslims, Christians in 2015 in India, says US Report

INDORE, India Dec 23, (APP): Life for Christians in India was getting suffocating by the day as it was becoming increasingly difficult for them to practice their religion amid rise in attacks against them by Hindu extremists and vigilantes. New York Times in an extensive report gave details of a number of incidents in which… Continue reading Hindu extremists’ attacks against Christians rising

Christians decorating Don Bisco Church to mark the Christmas celebrations

APP39-231221 LAHORE: December 23 – Christians decorating Don Bisco Church to mark the Christmas celebrations. APP Photo by Amir Khan
APP39-231221 LAHORE: APP40-231221 LAHORE: December 23 – Christians decorating Don Bisco Church to mark the Christmas celebrations. APP Photo by Amir Khan

Christians peace-loving people; never involve in extremism, terrorism: Sheikh Rashid

RAWALPINDI, Dec 22 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said that Christians were peace-loving people and they never involved in any extremism and terrorism in Pakistan. He expressed these views while addressing a function organized here in connection with Christmas at Cathedral Church, Lalkurti and lauded the services of the Christian community. He… Continue reading Christians peace-loving people; never involve in extremism, terrorism: Sheikh Rashid

Modi-Pope meeting an attempt to divert attention from int’l criticism of BJP govt’s anti-minority policies

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): With the reported at least 305 incidents of violence against Christians in India in first nine months of 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Pope Francis in Rome alongside G20 Summit seemed an attempt to divert attention from international criticism of anti-minority policies of RSS-inspired BJP government against Christian… Continue reading Modi-Pope meeting an attempt to divert attention from int’l criticism of BJP govt’s anti-minority policies

Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Jun 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood Monday said that minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Kalash and Bihai communities will be taught their own religious curriculum and values for the first time in the history of the country. He was speaking in a meeting with the British High Commissioner,… Continue reading Minorities to be taught their own religious curriculum: Shafqat Mahmood

Christians community busy in their religious rituals at St. Francis Church, Anarkali to mark Good Friday

APP37-020421 LAHORE: April 02 - Christians community busy in their religious rituals at St. Francis Church, Anarkali to mark Good Friday. APP photo by Amir Khan
APP37-020421 APP38-020421LAHORE: April 02 - Christians community busy in their religious rituals at St. Francis Church, Anarkali to mark Good Friday. APP photo by Amir Khan APP39-020421LAHORE: April 02 - A large number of Christian community people gathered at St. Francis Church, Anarkali to mark Good Friday. APP photo by Amir Khan APP40-020421LAHORE: April 02… Continue reading Christians community busy in their religious rituals at St. Francis Church, Anarkali to mark Good Friday

Steps taken by govt to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities in country: Governor Sindh

KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail said that the different kinds of steps had been taken to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities communities and in addition, to help minorities to avail equal job opportunities in the country. He expressed such views while addressing the Dewali Festival organized by Ministry of Religious… Continue reading Steps taken by govt to eliminate sense of insecurity among minorities in country: Governor Sindh

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