Qaiser Felix

In a report on abuses suffered in 2005, the group charged political and religious leaders with ruthless discrimination against them and other minorities.

Only two out of the three murderers were sentenced; they have been condemned to 25 years imprisonment. The 19-year-old boy was tortured in a bid to make him embrace Islam.

The incident occurred yesterday in Sargodha (Punjab). The building suffered damages but no one was injured. Minority groups call on Pakistan's Muslim political and religious authorities to stop the violence and punish the culprits.

At a "peace seminar" organized by the bishop of Faisalabad, there was "firm condemnation for the Muhammed cartoons" but also an invitation to the Muslim community "to condemn in its turn the burning of crosses during protests".

In a meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister, nine Christian leaders condemn the offensive cartoons but also call for an end to irresponsible mob violence.

The Pakistani Church is "full of gratitude" for the letter Deus Caritas Est. "Our church is small and often harassed and persecuted," said the Karachi Archbishop. "The pope invites us to progress along the path of charity, a powerful witness of the love of Christ."

Harsh words are said after yesterday's double attack against Christian churches in Sukkur. The incident stems from an attempt to set up another 'blasphemy case'. Law enforcement agencies are guilty of wilful negligence.

The boy was killed in Peshawar. There was another death in Lahore, where students are pressing ahead with violent rallies. In the North West Frontier Province, all educational institutions have been shut down for a week.

Speaking on a TV show, Rev Malik says that many blasphemy charges are plainly false. They "are just set-ups," he said. "Many Christians are threatened: You either convert to Islam or be judged under the blasphemy laws".

A woman who is a victim of rape will no longer be condemned for adultery as under the old norm introduced in 1979. Peter Jacob: "An important verdict but we need a definitive solution to all discriminatory laws".

Archbishop of Lahore: "The media must commit to their role, otherwise we will loose the battle in education". Reports on religious freedom, press freedom and minority rights.

The cleric teaches at a madrassah where two years ago Javed Anjum was tortured to death in order to convert him to Islam. Both the victim's father and the family's lawyers are in danger. Muslim extremists pack the court room during the trial.