Pakistan
Pastor killed in church shooting in Pakistan
Two gunmen killed a pastor and injured another outside a church in Peshawar, Pakistan. The attack is representative of growing violence and intimidation in the Peshawar region, which borders Afghanistan.
Pakistani Christian finally bailed – after three years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit
Stephen Masih is a Pakistani Christian who has spent three years in prison for blaspheming the Prophet Muhammad, and is now released on bail – he maintains his innocence.
Please pray: devastating floods plunge Pakistan into further chaos and uncertainty
“They piled up Bibles and hymn books and set them on fire” – three stories from Pakistan attacks
Last month, thousands of Muslim extremists brought devastation to Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan, by attacking more than 20 churches and almost a hundred homes in response to allegations that two believers had desecrated the Quran. The three stories below highlight the horror experienced by some of the victims. The awful incident has affected more than 1,600 people – thank you for your continued prayers and support for them.
An easy life – or her faith? Rehena from Pakistan chooses Jesus every time
Rehena is a Pakistani Christian. In her own words, she shares what life is like for believers in Pakistan, and how you can pray for them. Please note that all names and some details have been changed to protect identities.
Four ways to pray as Pakistan holds general election
As Pakistan holds a controversial and potentially volatile general election, believers in the country are praying that it will usher in improved religious freedom.
Young Christian in Pakistan sentenced to death for alleged TikTok post of damaged Quran
A 27-year-old Christian in Pakistan, who allegedly shared on TikTok a photo of a damaged Quran following an attack on the Christian community in Jaranwala last August, has been sentenced to death under the country’s blasphemy law.
“You stayed, you prayed”: meet Aleena, a year after Jaranwala attack
It’s a year since the Christian community in Jaranwala was left reeling after it was attacked by an angry mob in response to blasphemy allegations. We ran an emergency appeal for the more than 10,000 believers affected, and here you can get a glimpse into the difference your support and prayers are making…
Christian mother in Pakistan sentenced to death for blasphemy
Please join us in praying for Shagufta Kiran, a Christian woman in Pakistan who has been sentenced to death under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws.