Jibran Khan

The chief of the team investigating the death of the Catholic minister wants to close the case for lack of evidence. Islamabad police points the finger at the Taliban and al-Qaeda. The federal government plants to close Bhatti’s old ministry. Christian garbage collector is murdered by Muslim merchant.

After a long period of silence, it is “odd” that the one person who is arrested is an employee of the slain minister who worked for him for ten years, the bishop of Islamabad noted. A Catholic activist finds the direction of the investigation “surprising” and full of oddities. The job of the minister’s brother Paul is at risk, but for the latter it is “premature” to say anything about the probe, urging everyone to wait for the end of the interrogations.

The 35-year-old married mother of three suffers from tuberculosis. Her Muslim employer forced her to work 17 hours a day. After she quit, she was accused of stealing jewels. Police officer tricks her into confession. Christian leaders demand justice and laws to protect Christian domestic workers.

The students of a madrassa try to force a child to convert. A relative is attacked for defending him, and accused of blasphemy. A priest: "This is a common practice in the region. Many cases of forced conversions are not made known". The authorities turn a blind eye to the problem.

In August 2009, ten people died, eight burnt alive. Four churches were destroyed. Threats against Christian witnesses force them to flee to avoid further violence. Muslim leader says Christians “deserve” to be murdered. Catholic priest wonders whether minorities will ever have justice.

Post awarded to Muslim Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, already Minister of Education and Health. At first the post was to go to Kamran Michael, the current Minister for Human Rights. The Muslim members of the Provincial Assembly against the fact that a Christian presents the budget. Condemnation from minority leaders and civil society.

Experts tell AsiaNews that the way the abduction was carried out points to the ISI, which had recently threatened the journalist. His funeral was held in his home town of Karachi. His murder stems from his investigation into Taliban infiltration in the military. Reporters without Borders rank Pakistan 151st out of 178 countries in terms of press freedom. Ten journalists have been killed so far this year.

Muslim extremists ambush the pastor, fire at his car. The pastor and the people travelling with him were able to escape and find refuge in a Muslim village. Residents, who fired back at the attackers, force them to flee. “They want to kill Christian voices in Pakistan.”

The girl's father reported the kidnapping. In response, the police accused him of abusing alcohol and his daughters. Neighbour: the authorities overturned the facts, because they are colluding with criminals. Catholic priest killings and kidnappings of young Christian women common practice, encouraged by the mullahs and supported by the government.

The president of the Masihi Foundation confirms that security has been tightened around the Catholic mother sentenced to death for blasphemy. Her faith remains strong. She prays and fasts for Pakistan and Pakistani Christians. The “worst type of extremism” is developing in the country.

The assault began last night and lasted over 12 hours. The militiamen had food and ammunition to fight for at least three days. Among the hostages there were also Chinese army officers. It is the third attack against a military target in Pakistan in less than a month. Taliban spokesman: we are "united and powerful."

A Muslim colleague steals mobile phone and cash, then accuses two nurses of theft. The women, held in solitary confinement for nine hours, were subjected to physical violence. Muslims raid homes of two families in Gujrat. The episode ordered by a former lawmaker who wants to take possession of the land. Muslim doctors refuse treatment to Christian policeman.