Jibran Khan

This morning, the judge granted another 14 days to investigators to close the investigation. APMA representatives "usual procedure"; preparations ahead of tomorrow’s hearing. Bishop Rufin Anthony, worried about child’s health and safety.

Postponed to 1 September - the deadline for custody - a decision on the release of a minor mentally disabled Christian, indicted for blasphemy. In the court, legal experts and Muslim scholars have challenged the Commission's report. The girl is blasphemous and must be condemned. Fears for her safety. Protests by Christians.

This was established by the medical committee; court hearing postponed to August 30. Christian activists call for the reform of the "black law". Muslim groups defend the girl and hope for her acquittal of all charges. Muslim leader: another "symbol", to be used to end the "injustice" and "climate of fear".

As part of the 125th anniversary celebrations, a local Catholic community promotes a Eucharistic function celebrated by Mgr Shaw, the archdiocese's apostolic administrator. A candle is passed on to symbolise new evangelisation. The prelate stresses that the Jubilee year is a time of "liberation." Despite violence and persecution, hope is at the core of his message.

Muslim leader: no one can desecrate the Koran. And the faithful in the mosque call for the application of the "black law". Appeal of Bishop of Islamabad for unity among Christians "around the child." APMA lawyer speaks of "delicate matter" but is optimistic to have "good news soon." Families forced to flee denounce their abandonment by government.

The prime minister's special adviser on national harmony is working closely with Muslim leaders to keep a lid on the situation and save Rimsha Masih from prison. He expects "positive developments" but is highly critical of those who are exploiting the incident for their own "gain." Islamabad bishop slams distorted versions and "immature" attitudes.

Fr Benjamin Joseph was the first local priest in the Archdiocese of Lahore. He has worked in various parishes, centres and schools in Punjab. He insists on the importance of basic communities, hoping for greater cooperation between priests and catechists. In the past, he promoted pilgrimages to Marian shrines and youth summer camps.

The complaint against him claims he sent text messages insulting Muhammad's mother. Legal experts say the case is flawed because charges were laid under the wrong section of the Criminal Code. Human rights activists pledge a battle in court. For Mgr Rufin Anthony, personal animosities are behind the case.

The incident occurred in one of the city's hospitals, where the victims are now recovering in the intensive care unit. The health care facility has launched an inquiry to find out who laced the tea.

Since their arrival, in 1982, they have emphasized religious education, promoted pastoral care such as a home for the disabled and care for drug addicts. Minimum fees or free education in schools for children of poor families. Regional Superior invites priests to strengthen the teaching of catechism.

The man, whose names is still unknown, was detained at the police Chani Goth station, in Bahawalpur. A mob, incited by local religious leaders, dragged him from his cell, doused him with petrol and set him on fire. In the raid police vehicles burned and four officers beaten. Bishop of Islamabad: it's time to introduce some changes to the law.

The new facility is named after Fr Chrys McVey, a US-born US religious who spent 40 years in Pakistan. A man of the cloth and a scholar, he promoted dialogue with Islam at the theological level. Books preserve "human history" and are a means to "share" knowledge.