Jibran Khan

Younas Masih, 55, died this afternoon after days in agony. Last Thursday, a gunman shot him five times as he made his way home from work. Recently, his co-workers had tried to force him to embrace Islam. Police has refused so far to open an investigation into his murder.

After Rimsha Masih, the community celebrates the release of Barkat Masih, after 18 months in prison. He had been indicted on false charges, for having fulfilled his job. The joy of human rights activists and associations: another "important precedent". Pakistani priest: it is time to review the laws and prevent abuse.

The central government dismisses provincial cabinet, incapable of stopping anti-Hazara attacks. Paramilitary forces are given police powers to enforce security. Lahore priest expresses solidarity towards Hazara. Last year was the worst for Pakistani minorities.

Lahore priest slams murderer's hero status. In fighting against the 'black law', Punjab governor gave his life for Asia Bibi and minorities. The fate of his son, seized by an extremist group in August 2011, is still uncertain.

For police, he died from a sudden illness. Priests and activists call for justice and an investigation. Like Rimsha Masih, the victim suffered from mental illness and was thrown in jail on the basis of unsubstantiated charges. After a week since he was taken into custody, police had not yet started the investigation.

For the bishop of Islamabad, the ruling is a "great development." Now a law to end blasphemy abuses is needed. A Lahore priest sees the decision as a legal milestone. Islamists however are angered, blaming the government for putting pressures on the court.

So says Fr. Miguel Angel Ruiz, a Salesian missionary of Spanish origins, 10 years in the country. He stresses the value of study and education, for a greater presence of Catholics in society and at home. And praises indigenous priests: "people ready to give their lives to Christ".

Roused by an Islamic leader, the fundamentalists targeted the Farooqi Girls High School, one of the country’s tops schools. The attack sparked by rumoured offense against Mohammed in a class translation. Principal and teacher arrested and under investigation. Pakistani priest: “unacceptable” episode.

The 14 year old Pakistani activist needs more specific medical treatment. Fears for her life, after an initial cautious optimism. Nation gathers around the girl. A candlelight vigil in the Cathedral of Lahore. Bishop of Islamabad: the attack against her, a cowardly act, and sign of profound weakness and fear.

A court in Islamabad refers to juvenile court the case of the Christian teenager with mental problems. Next hearing is set for 1 October. For Mgr Rufin Anthony, she should be acquitted. The affair is a test case to stop abuses. After the anti-Muslim movie affair broke out, no one is willing to talk about the Muslim leader who fabricated the evidence against the girl.

This morning the judges adjourned the session allowing more time for the investigators to conclude and submit their report. The defendant was not present in court for security reasons. Her fate is linked to the case against the imam who falsified evidence, the first hearing scheduled for September 16.

Free on bail since September 7, the girl will be tried (on false charges) for burning the Koran. Her presence in the courtroom in doubt over fears for her safety. Bishop Rufin Anthony, her case will be crucial to "reform the blasphemy laws." Muslim leader: "daughter of Pakistan", her release example of "interfaith harmony".