Shafique Khokhar

Pakistan goes to the polls on 25 July. The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal, an alliance of five ultraconservative regional parties, is using religion “to attract votes”. The Constitution already promotes Islamic law. Some want to see a focus on women's rights and unbiased education.

The politician signs the cheques for the first month. More than 2,000 ex workers, 90 per cent of whom are Christian, have been waiting since the start of 2018, of which. Pensions range from 22 to 88 dollars a month, depending on the years of service. Many beneficiaries who suffer from work-related illnesses cannot pay for their medications.

The little Christian boy lives with his parents in Youhanabad, a district in Lahore. He has uploaded videos and images with peace messages on Youtube and Facebook. For his father, "It was amazing to see this little boy speak out for such an important cause".

The acting prime minister will lead the country until the elections on 25 July and ensure the transfer of power to the new government. Known for his integrity, Mulk also served as acting chief election commissioner of Pakistan in 2013 and 2014. Head of Bishops’ Conference hopes “God will give Justice Mulk passion and courage”.

The famous Pakistani blogger was strangled by her younger brother in the name of family “honour”. Her easy-going ways were disliked by orthodox Muslims. “Justice for many other women killed or burnt for ‘honour' waits for years.”

Mgr Joseph Arshad’s proposal is meant to promote peace and harmony in the country. The National Justice and Peace Commission lists the most recent acts of anti-Christian violence. The country’s National Action Plan against terrorism must be changed.

Asthma Yaqood was 25 and worked as a beautician. She rejected Rizwan Gujjar's marriage proposal, who also wanted her to convert to Islam. In recent months, there have been five acid attacks against members of minorities.

In 2016, Tayyaba was brutalised by her employer for misplacing a broom. To avoid being taken into custody, the woman and her husband (an additional session judge) refused to leave the courtroom. Some two million cases are still pending in Pakistan, a country whose justice system protects the upper classes.

The march will touch various Pakistani cities and end in Hyderabad on 13 April. It is backed by Rwadari Tehreek and activists from various religions. In today’s Pakistan, the values of the Father of the Nation Ali Jinnah have been betrayed. Change “is not possible without the sincere contribution and efforts by all sides.”

The 2017 Educational Policy ignores the right to freedom of religion in schools. Christian and Hindu students are victims of biases and acts of violence. Teaching Islam is mandatory. Students who memorise the Quran have a higher score for college entry.

The case went before an anti-terrorism court that issued its ruling on 24 March. In Pakistan there is no justice for persecuted religious minorities. The courts are "dominated by fanatics".

On March 15, 2015, two Taliban kamikazes blew themselves up at the entrance to two churches in Youhanabad. The blood of martyrs against terrorism. After the suicide attack, the number of faithful has increased.