Jibran Khan

This morning, a court turned down his request for release on bail and remanded him in police custody. A Muslim accused him of offending Islam after the two discussed the Bible and the Qur'an. Now his family is hiding in fear. For Lahore priest, the charges are false and the accused was duped.

Last night two armed men raided the journalists offices shooting them in cold blood. The assailants fled, police searches so far prove vain. President of Catholic journalists: intimidation against those who seek to "tell the truth". The country is 158th out of 180 for freedom of the press.

In recent days, three members of the community were targeted in their stores: one dead and two seriously injured. Yesterday protests blocked one of the main streets of the city. Protesters demand justice and the arrest of the perpetrators of the raid. Minorities increasingly at risk in Pakistan.

Arslan Shahyar describes the pain of the terrible death of a young, pregnant woman, in the fire that destroyed her home. Extremist madness unleashed by an alleged case of blasphemy. The solidarity of Christians. Ahmadis take to the streets to demand justice. But in Pakistan there are still cases of abuse and violence against minorities.

Both government and the opposition agree to set up body to protect non-Muslims from violence and attacks. The ten-member commission will include fours Muslims, two Christians, two Hindus, a Parsi and a Sikh. For activist, this is an "encouraging sign" that minorities have a right to representation. For Lahore priest, it is a "step forward".

Her family and lawyers report that her psychological and physical state is worsening. A priest in Lahore confirms that the Church is concerned and praying for her conditions. Her lawyers submit a petition to get her appeal trial set. Muslim activist says it is time for justice.

Zahra Nasim, 17, took her own life in front of a police station. On 18 June, she was raped by three men. After a few days, a judge had them released. Priest in Lahore slams the authorities for failing to obtain justice and enforce the law. In the past three months, more than a dozen rapes and murders against women have been reported.

A man and three women were arrested while handing out Christian pamphlets near the Mirpur Khas station. Reported by a local Muslim leader, they were arrested and transferred to prison amid tight security. Serious risk of attacks by extremists. Priest in Karachi: "They were unwise, but there is a pervading lack of religious freedom."

A 15-year-old boy is the murderer. The issue began when the dead man complained against a shopkeeper who had displayed a sign with derogatory remarks about Ahmadis. The latter responded by filing a formal complaint.

Pakistan's National Assembly unanimously passes a (non-binding) resolution urging the government to protect minority places of worship. For Mgr Rufin Anthony, it is a positive step. Ulema Council spokesman and a Hindu leader also express support for the motion. Paul Bhatti does not, arguing that the matter is already a constitutionally mandated government responsibility. For him, what counts is "to apply existing rules".

The case is due to an ongoing feud between lawyers and police in Jhang District. It highlights how easy it is to act abusively by turning to the "black law". Now, the accused have to fear more than prison as extremists might try to retaliate. Lahore priest describes the mostly Shia lawyers involved in the incident as victims of revenge. For a Muslim scholar, the case highlights how the law can be poorly interpreted, not that it needs to be abolished.

Targeted for a long time by Islamic extremists, he had reported in vain their threats to police. Activists and civil society groups take to the streets to demand the arrest of the culprits. For a Lahore priest, he was a courageous man who led from the front to defend the unfairly accused. Muslim leader calls his murder a "barbaric act." On Friday, Muslims and Christians hold prayers to mourn his death.