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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
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
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
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
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