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Salem-News.com (Jan-17-2013 14:57)

Insensitivity of Pakistani Christian Politicians and Civil Society Leaders

Why can’t Pakistani Christians have equal rights?

(ISLAMABAD) - A Pakistani Christian girl prays as she attends a Christmas service. Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri a Muslim religious scholar from Lahore has mobilized about 50,000 devoted followers.

These lower middle class residents will take part in a sit-in, in Islamabad.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-15-2013 11:36)

Supreme Court Endorses IHC decision, Dismissing `Blasphemy Case`

Rimsha was arrested after a neighbor accused her of burning papers from the Quran.

(ISLAMABAD) - Rimsha after she was initially cleared in the case. The Apex Court dismissed the appeal filed against Islamabad High Court (IHC), decision who dismissed the FIR filed against 14-year-old Christian girl, Rimsha, who was accused of committing blasphemy.

The verdict was announced on an appeal application filed by Malik Ummad through his lawyer seeking to re-open the case of Rimsha.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-15-2013 03:31)

Western Leaders Must Speak for the Persecuted Church

US Congressman Wolf Calls On Religious Leaders In West To Speak Out On Behalf Of Persecuted Church Globally. Wolf Will Reintroduce Bill to Create State Dept. Special Envoy Position on Religious Minorities

(WASHINGTON DC) - US Congress Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), one of Congress’ most outspoken leaders on religious freedom and human rights, today called on faith leaders in the West to use their influence to speak out on behalf of the persecuted Church around the globe.

In a letter today to nearly 300 Protestant and Catholic leaders, Wolf described a global state in which Christians are being murdered, exiled and denied basic freedoms due to their beliefs.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-14-2013 14:21)

Pakistan: Rimsha`s Blasphemy Case Challenged in Supreme Court

Everyone thought Pakistan was moving towards justice, now again the blasphemy case against Rimsha Masih is challenged in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

(ISLAMABAD) - Rimsha A teen girl named Rimsha was arrested from a slum in Islamabad on 16 August, 2012 after a neighbour accused her of burning pages of Norani Qaida bearing verses from the Quran, which is a violation of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws under section 295B PPC.

She suffered after being remanded to custody for three weeks in an adult jail in a case that prompted worldwide condemnation.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-13-2013 13:10)

Pakistani Christians Demand Right to Cast Dual Vote

PCC (Pakistan Christian Congress) urges ECP (Election Commission Of Pakistan) to end parliamentary selection of minorities on reserved seats.

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - Lahore Press Club The Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC), is a political party fighting for the electoral rights of minorities in the country.

PCC has demanded the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) give them the right to cast dual vote in the next general elections in line with the constitution.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-10-2013 22:09)

Joint Electorate System Empowers Muslim Political Parties: PCC Pakistani Chief

Christians are second class citizens under Pakistan's present political system. They're constantly reminded that it is not their country.

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - In picture:  Mushtaq Gill Advocate (center) President Pakistan Christian Congress PCC Lahore and other PCC leaders’ in a press conference in Lahore Press Club Christianity is Asia has its roots in the very inception of the religion, originating with Christ, and spread through his apostles.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-07-2013 13:27)

Farrukh Harry Saif Nominated as Chief Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC) in Pakistan

Farrukh welcomed the appointment and said that he would work to the entire satisfaction of his superior to organize the Pakistani Christians...

(ISLAMABAD) - Mr. Farrukh Harry Saif According to Pakistan Christian Post- PCP, the Central Executive Council of Pakistan Christian Congress PCC in its special meeting approved nomination of Mr. Farrukh Harry Saif as Chief Organizer of PCC.

The Pakistan Christian Congress PCC is a Christian political party and lobby group founded in 1985 and registered in Pakistan Election Commission.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-03-2013 13:41)

Balochistan: Shocking Details on Pakistan`s Barbarianism Exposed

By the Sri Lanka Guardian Correspondent reporting from Karachi.

(KARACHI SLG) - Balochistan crimes against humanity The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) is a non-political organization formed by the families of missing persons in 27 September 2009.

Their sole objective is seeking the safe release of their enforced disappeared family members by raising their voices peacefully.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-02-2013 12:39)

Mob Attacked Christians on Christmas day

Police have not arrested Muslim attackers but are twisting incident in communal riots.

(ISLAMABAD) - Christmas traditionally means carol singing, new clothes, and celebrations; unfortunately for Pakistani Christians things have become much more difficult since the blasphemy laws are hanging like a sward on the neck.

Its misused is clearly seen in Rimsha’s case in Islamabad. Christians living in the same neighborhood say they are facing a bleak and joyless Christmas, crushed b poverty and harassed by Muslims.

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Salem-News.com (Jan-01-2013 22:23)

300 Baloch Insurgents Being Trained in Afghanistan: Report

US officials have rejected Pakistan's report.

(ISLAMABAD) - Pakistan gives a list of 300 Baloch insurgents to US, says they are being trained in Afghanistan. At least 300 Baloch insurgents are reportedly being training across the border to spread unrest in Pakistan.

Pakistani intelligence officials handed over a secret list to the CIA.

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