Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee focuses on persecution of Christians worldwide
Church in Chains delegation included speakers from India, Iran and Nigeria
Category: Pakistan
PAKISTAN: Government to strengthen blasphemy laws
Pakistan’s government has conceded to demands from Islamist opposition party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan and signed an agreement that allows blasphemy cases to be tried under anti-terrorism laws
PAKISTAN: Ambassador receives petition for reform of Blasphemy Law
Ambassador acknowledges “We need to do better”
IRELAND: TDs and Senators petition Pakistani Ambassador for reform of blasphemy law
Twelve members of the Oireachtas signed the petition
GLOBAL GUIDE LAUNCH: Over 200 million Christians at constant risk of persecution
The Global Guide was formally launched by Rev Trevor Sargent (Church of Ireland minister and former Green Party leader).
PAKISTAN: Parliament votes to extend blasphemy laws
Increased penalties for for insulting the Prophet Mohammed’s companions, wives and family members
PAKISTAN: A long wait for justice
For almost eighteen months Shagufta Kiran has been waiting for trial in Central Jail Rawalpindi under Pakistan’s blasphemy law.
PAKISTAN: Christian families receive flood relief aid
Over 650 Christian families have benefitted from a major flood relief aid distribution programme
PAKISTAN: Supreme Court frees three Christians on bail on blasphemy law charges
Call for government to act to deter false accusations.
PAKISTAN: Christians flee homes as police avert mob attack
Christians fled their homes in Lahore as a huge Muslim mob marched on their church