Jibran Khan

Rabia Saleem ripped up an anti-Ahmadi poster. Students affiliated with Islamic fundamentalist groups accused her falsely in order to expel her from campus. The university usually covers up extremist abuses as silence reigns in the Education Ministry. Catholic priest slams the authorities’ inaction.

Akram Masih, married and father of four children, was killed last night by an armed commando close to Muslim landowners. For years the man was the target of threats, for his strenuous battle to defend the rights of minorities. Local Priest: Muslims landowners "steal" Christian property with the support of authorities.

From Quetta, Jameel Sawan was an aide to Saleem Khurshid Khokhar, a member of the Sindh provincial legislature and head of the local APMA branch. In the past, the two men had been the object of threats from Muslim fundamentalists. Christian political leader demands “justice” for the clergyman and “security” for those who fight for minorities.

Salma Emmanuel, in the fifth month of pregnancy, has been hospitalized in critical condition. Her husband was accused of a theft committed in the house where the girl worked as a maid. Thieves have stolen as much as 100 grams of gold that was entrusted by Salma to her Muslim employer, for safekeeping until her brother’s wedding.

Cornelius Mohsin, an entrepreneur with a passion for politics, has lived for years in the U.S.. Friend and collaborator of Shahbaz Bhatti, he may return to his country of origin and contribute to the emergence of a political movement that promotes the rights of minorities and better schooling. The project is welcomed by the Bishop of Islamabad, who ensures the support of Catholics.

Pervaiz Rafique, a member of the Pakistan People’s Party, wrote to Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, who has taken on the task of defending Salman Taseer’s murderer. Criticism and doubts are being raised about the judicial system. Islamabad bishop praises the lawmaker’s courage. Girl expelled from school for alleged blasphemy is still under shock.

Ashiq Masih saw his wife in prison. She is frail but “high in spirit”. Prison guard is suspended for having “hot words” with Asia Bibi as prison security is tightened. The family continues to hope for her release, but judges are threatened by Muslim extremists. Pakistan mourns the death of Begum Nusrat Bhutto.

Church marks ‘Education Week’ and ‘joy of Giving Week’. For Islamabad bishop, education is a universal right and a tool to prepare people. Priest describes existing educational system as nepotistic, wants educational programmes for the poor.

A powerful Muslim lawyers’ association forces High Court to replace judge who sentenced Mumtaz Qadri. Islamabad priest says, Islamic religious groups “are becoming powerful each passing day.”

The facility, which is run by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, is open to patients from all walks of life, creed or ethnic background. In 2006, President Musharraf gave the hospice an award. With 60 beds, it receives up to 300 patients a day. Care and treatment are free.

The former Chief Justice of Lahore assumes the defense of the assassin of Salman Taseer. The lawyers are threatening to strike if the magistrate who issued the sentence is not removed. A human chain "against the government" that does not protect "the hero of Islam". Christian leaders' fears: the country in danger of chaos and anarchy.

Ashiq Masih had a 90-minute conversation with his wife and saw no signs of mistreatment. But she is "fragile" and marked by her time spent in prison. He hopes and prays that "someday she will return to us." The suffering of children, the lack of their mother. Emeritus Archbishop of Lahore: "no information of torture." Appeal of Christians for strengthening of security measures in prison.