Shafique Khokhar

The Diocese of Faisalabad organised a meeting to mark International Nurses Day with the participation of priests, nuns and ordinary citizens. Nurses talked about their problems, asking for greater job security and training. For vicar general, nursing is like the priesthood, "a vocation that comes from God".

In Faisalabad, Catholics organised a tribute to mothers with the participation of priests, young people, mothers and children. For a Catholic activist, mothers are called to play an important role in eliminating gender biases. For Fr Bonnie Mendes, Our Lady is an "example" for all mothers. Mothers should also give peace-oriented gifts, not war toys, Pakistani priest says.

An altercation between Muhammad Boota and Asif Masih led to the accusations. The testimony of local landowners and residents end in the accused being released. The words of Chaudhary Khalid Cheema tipped the balance. For the latter, the charges against the Christian man were "repugnant." Christian activist praises the action of local police and authorities.

Missionary in the country for 61 years, the Italian-born nun, dedicated her entire life to the poor, women, marginalised and the disabled. More than 350 priests, lay people, activists and worshippers attend the ceremony. Her fellow nuns pledge "to continue her mission."

Dozens of initiatives mark International Labour Day across the country. In Faisalabad, workers from all religious backgrounds invade the streets of the city. More rights and protection, union action and a better status for women are among the goals. Christian activist laments that workers' rights are "not a priority" for the government.

Thanks to the intervention of religious and political leaders a raid on a Christian colony avoided. The tension sparked by a news reports of a Christian who killed two men during an attempted robbery. The minority pray for the victims and demand punishment for culprit. Vicar of Faisalabad social problems must not ignite sectarian conflict.

A family in Gojra is attacked by some Muslims because they like to "dress up". The mother is brutally beaten whilst her son is shot at, luckily without consequences. Police and the courts fail to apprehend the offenders. The local priest says that such violence is used to maintain people in "conditions of inferiority".

Hanifan Bibi was segregated at home by her husband who converted to Islam following an extramarital affair with a Muslim woman. He wanted to take the house bought with money earned by his wife. The intervention of NCJP activists has helped justice prevail. Now the court will assess civil damages.

Christians and Muslims, united, demand more attention for women in the fight against extremism and discrimination. In Sindh commissions created charged with evaluating the application of the law against violence. Muslim lawyer: remove discrimination. Christian Activist: attention to rural areas.

The bishop thanked the diocesan community, which he has led for 14 years for helping him "carry this cross." An invitation to all Christians to "spread the message of love, peace and harmony." Bishop Rufin Anthony, bishop of Islamabad, is the new apostolic administrator of the diocese.

Sajid Masih, one the two men wounded in the incident, confirms this version of events. Initially, blame was placed on a fundamentalist group. A property dispute is behind the attack. Faisalabad vicar warns that yellow journalism could undermine interfaith harmony.

NCJP activists successfully obtain the release of Qamar Masih, 25, father of two, who was abducted over an unpaid debt by a landowner for whom he used to work in "slave-like conditions". A priest in Faisalabad is happy about the outcome, blames such incidents on the country's "feudal system".