Jibran Khan

Irfan Masih was arrested on 8 June suspected of a murder he did not commit. For days, he was subjected to abuse in order to extort a confession. He died on Sunday from the serious injuries he suffered. "So what if he died? So many die anyway every day," a police officer said. Human rights activists call for justice, whilst the victim's family is in hiding for fear of reprisals.

June 1st the new National Assembly meets. After taking the oath, the president and deputy will be chosen, followed by the appointment of the prime minister, called to form the new government. Lahore Priest: We pray for a real change in the country.

Bishop Rufin Anthony hopes to see the end of politics based corruption, intolerance and extremist violence. Education, energy and the country's development are the most urgent issues. However, fundamentalism and a general climate of suspicion cast their shadow over the vote. Priest in Rawalpindi calls for greater Christian involvement and participation.

A trivial quarrel between two old friends - one Christian and one Muslim - triggers wrath of the Islamic community, who opened fire on a Christian village. Police and rangers struggle to stop fighting. Local priest: "Hatred of the neighbor has become common practice; authorities must defend religious minorities."

The high court issued the order based on a 2007 arrest warrant. The former president immediately leaves the courtroom escorted by his men. Catholic leadership appeal to people to participate in vote. Bishop of Islamabad: we must "fight for the country" and pray "for peace."

Since the late 1980s Sadiq Masih Zafar and his family have been living under the constant threat of Islamist groups. In 1998, his daughter was kidnapped and seriously injured. Today her sister is being threatened with a similar fate. Despite reporting these threats, the police has never intervened. Lahore Priest: extremists enjoy impunity.

A survey conducted among 5,000 Pakistanis aged 18 to 29 delivers such a result. One third of Pakistani voters are under 30 and they will play a decisive role in May's election. Over two thirds state that they are worse off now. The economy, not extremism, is the real concern. Catholic leaders say, "It takes time" to rebuild the country and "trust" in the future.

They removed graffiti and cleaned the monument. The search continues to identify the perpetrators of the act. Paul Bhatti: punish the perpetrators of violence in Lahore and compensate the victims. Cautious optimism for the fate of the young Christian accused of blasphemy, a pretext used by extremists for the attack.

The picture of the slain minister was paint sprayed and a poster ripped off. The attack occurred on the same day that scores of Christian homes were set on fire in Lahore. The Minority Affairs minister was killed on 2011 for his opposition to the blasphemy law.

The attack followed altercation between a young Christian and a Islamic barber: the Muslim insulted Christianity and then reported the boy for blasphemy. The mob looted, stoned, doused in acid and then burned the Christian settlement. Local imam: "We'll find the Christian and kill him."

She could be tried and get life in prison or death in the case of a conviction,. Supreme Court justices accepted the petition of a Multan businessman who had filed a complaint years ago. Ms Rehman had called for changes to the black law. The court's ruling outrages activists and Catholic leaders.

He had resigned in February 2010 for health reasons. His death causes grief and deep emotion among the faithful. Appreciated for his efforts in the field of education, the bishop gave a valuable contribution to evangelization and social work. For his successor, Msgr. Rufin Anthony, he was a "visionary man".