Shafique Khokhar

The National Commission for Justice and Peace reacts to the Charsadda massacre, calling for better security in schools and better education for a better Pakistan. NGOs rally in Faisalabad, blaming the government, which “has not yet implemented the National Action Plan” against terrorism. For Muslim activist, school can “eradicate the roots of hatred".

​Akba Azhar, 26, originally from Sialkot, broke into a church and burnt sacred books. Discovered, he tried to flee but was captured by a group of worshippers. Police say that he cannot be tried because he suffers from mental problems. Local Christians disagree, insisting that he is of sound mind.

Catholic groups organise a global march against climate change on 1 December in Pakistan’s southern metropolis to raise awareness among ordinary Pakistanis, starting with Christians, about the issues affecting the environment as Pope Francis had requested. For vicar general, man threatens to destroy "this wonderful universe."

The Asian Human Rights Commission reports on most recent cases of abuse. Among these forced conversions, kidnappings and rapes. The attacks on goods and property of minorities pass with impunity. Religious freedom increasingly threatened. The government has a responsibility to protect all citizens

The Catholic charity held a one-day workshop in a poor Karachi neighbourhood to empower Catholic women, victims of gender and religious discrimination. This is a concrete way to "open the door" to the labour market and start "small-scale businesses".

Catholic Justice and Peace activists describe the death of innocent people for reasons of faith as "unacceptable". Prayer to Christ source of consolation to overcome "this irreparable loss." Coordinator of Caritas Asia: "United against terrorism". Muslim intellectual: This violence will worsen the situation in the world".

The ‘Hope for Light’ association has already built three churches and has begun on a new one in Sehari, near Lahore. The building will serve Christian peasants whose existing church is too small. Earlier this year, Muslim extremists tried to intimidate a local Christian leader. "We hope that things will improve with time,” he said. However, he does not plan to change course because local Muslims support their projects.

Falsely accused of blasphemy Shama and Shahzad Masih, parents of four children, were lynched and burnt alive on 4 November 2014. For the president of the foundation that takes care of their children, “they did not only burn two precious lives, they burnt humanity”. For a Catholic writer, “The government has shown criminal negligence in dealing with the problem of the abuse of the blasphemy law”.

Karachi Caritas held a seminar titled ‘One human family: food for all’ in Karachi on food education, focusing on homemade desserts and how to avoiding wasting food. For its director, only seeing "the face of Christ in those who suffer from hunger” can things really change. Some 842 million people endure hunger in the world.

An ad by the Institute of Cardiology is the latest example of non-compliance with regards to the 5 per cent quota for non-Muslims, as the latter are guaranteed openings for low-paying menial jobs. Justice and Peace Commission calls on minister in charge to act. Christian activist bemoans the failure to enforce the law.

Through a small loan from an NGO, Razia Irshad, a 46-year-old mother of seven, has been able to boost output on rented farmland. Before that, her peasant husband was the only wage earner. Her peers respect her and view her as a brave woman.

The album is titled "Yassu Bulata Hey" ("Jesus calls us"). Msgr. Joseph Arshad is the composer. Two concerts in Lahore and Faisalabad, Punjab province for launch. Professor of Faisalabad: "The CD is a tool that leads to prayer and a way to sustain the faith of believers"