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Christians are Equal Pakistani Citizens, PUCM Aims for Equality: Albert David

PUCM strongly believes in the participation of the women and youth in all aspects of social life and especially politics

(RAWALPINDI, Pakistan) - Pakistani Christians are as equal as any other Pakistani, Pakistan United Christian Movement (PUCM) stepped to ensure fundamental rights of Christians and equality in the country, said Albert David.

PUCM has announced its executive committee which will work on manifesto and out to the Christians on a grass root level.

Pakistan Christian Congress Support MQM Referendum with Reservations

Mohammad Ali Jinnah, in his famous doctrine named “14 Points” issued during Pakistan Movement, promised “Separate Electorate” for Christians, Hindus and other religious minorities in Pakistan.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Dr. Nazir S Bhatti, President of Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC) issued a statement here on 8th November, that...

Pakistani Christian support MQM referendum on “Pakistan of Quaid-e-Azam or Pakistan of Talban” to be held on November 14, 2012.

Three Pastors from Rimsha`s Hometown Perplexed About Religious Liberty

We are Pakistani and have sacrificed for the country, why are these fundamentalists imposing Islamic culture on us?

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - A few weeks back I wrote an article about the root cause of the Rimsha case. She is the little girl who was framed by a radical cleric for Blasphemy.

It was around the time Qari Muhammad Khalid Chashti was released on bail against a surety bond worth Rs. 200,000.

Minor Christian Girl Kidnapped in Islamabad Territory

"The practice of forced conversion and forced marriage is widespread: rich and powerful Muslims take advantage, especially in rural areas and girls are victims as religious minorities" - Amjid Masih, kidnapped girl's father

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - A Christian girl named Timar Shahzadi who is 14, was kidnapped and very likely is a rape victim who may be forcibly converted to Islam.

According to Pastor Farooq Sadique, Timar Shahzadi the Christian girl was kidnapped in the twin cities of Islamabad/Rawalpindi on 22nd October, 2012.

Chosen Vessel of Christ: Albert David

Looking for the unity among Pakistani Christians

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - For years Pakistani Christians are passing through hardships in different situations.

Since Bhutto’s regime, he nationalized all the Christian’s institutions and dragged them out of the main stream, making the constitution in 1973 according to his will.

Man Behind Rimsha`s Release Targeted by Threats and Smear Campaign

A man who has worked tirelessly to protect others comes under threat for helping a little girl named Rimsha.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - A few days back I went to Karachi on a trip funded by the British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) to cover a couple of sad incidents that happened there.

A young boy was entwined in a blasphemy case and some extremists attacked a church.

Pakistan Christian Congress is Keen to Solve the Christians Issues in Pakistan: Albert Khokher

In the past, only males were accused of Blasphemy laws but now Christian women are also being targeted.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - The first Pakistan Christian Congress (PCC) convention was held in January 10, 1985 at Lahore.

PCC is a voice of 20 Million Christians from every corner of Pakistan comprising members from all walks of life.

Another Hearing in Pakistan`s `Blasphemy` Case Against Teen Girl Rimsha

Rimsha’s lawyer contends that the Imam, Khalid Jadoon, had fabricated the charge of blasphemy because he wanted the Christian community to vacate.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Islamabad's High Court extended the restraining order against the trial of Rimsha.

She is the Christian girl, accused of committing blasphemy, who was reportedly set up by a Muslim cleric.

High Profile Hector Aleem Dragged Christian Families of Rawal Town Islamabad onto the Road

Displaced families of Rawal Town dwelling under the sky; cold could be hard to live for them.

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - Pakistani police have arrested a Christian human rights activist after a member of militant Islamic organization accused him of sending a blasphemous text message from his cell phone.

Hector Aleem, 55, the director of a non-governmental organization, Peace Worldwide, is said to have raised a voice for the local Christians, who were locked in a land dispute.

Blasphemy Case in Karachi

“Had they not left the house, the situation could have been really bad,” - investigation officer Muhammad Bux

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday evening, when I reached in AFP Karachi office directly from the airport, I observed some 600 extremists had attacked the St. Francis Church, old Goli mar.

Earlier the house of the accused Ryan Brain Patris (boy) was ransacked and furniture was set on fire in a violent protest, this time it was not in a slum but in SSGC, Karachi.