Shafique Khokhar

Fr. Christi Silva, OMI, was a missionary in Pakistan for eight years. The police stopped him because his visa had expired. He had applied for renewal and was awaiting a response. Yesterday the judge set the terms for his bail; today in the day, unless there are further complications his release is expected.

The Faisalabad diocese organised a meeting that brought together priests, Muslim leaders and scholars. Mgr Coutts calls for the separation of state and religion and opposition to barriers that divide. Vicar general laments the fact that the constitution does not promote the principles inspired by Ali Jinnah. Education can be used in the fight against hatred and intolerance, activists say.

Active in the field of human rights and interreligious dialogue, he is an example for all Catholics in Pakistan. He defines his mission "received as a precious gift from God." Over a thousand people at a Mass of thanksgiving. Bishop Coutts: how John the Baptist prepared the way for others.

For the 45th World Day of Peace, Christian associations organise demonstrations against extremism, discrimination, intolerance and terrorism in Pakistani society. Citing Benedict XVI peace message, one participant stresses the “education challenge” Pakistan faces.

Rehmat Masih was arrested on 19 June 2010. He had come to the defence of Christians in a quarrel with a Muslim over land. On 18 November 2011, a court dismissed his case for lack of evidence.

In anticipation of Christmas, the diocese organised a conference on the ‘Birth of the Prince of Peace’. About 125 Christians and Muslims attend the event, including priests, nuns and poetry lovers. Peace was one of the main themes. For Fr Aftab, poetry has “no boundaries”.

A report published by the Human Rights NGO Khwendo Kor documents cases of abuse, including honour killings, rapes, mutilations and acid attacks. Government inertia gives extremists control of Fata. Vicar of Faisalabad: punish practices against women. Muslim Activist: united against violence.

In conjunction with the Universal Human Rights Day, celebrated on December 10, more than 150 people joined a march to raise awareness. Meetings, exhibitions, seminars were held across Pakistan to convey a message of "equality" and "unity in diversity". Activist: discrimination at the root of all conflicts.

The place of worship is located in a poor area of the city, hit by floods last year. The plot of land was donated by an elderly couple and filled in with private donations. At the first Mass, celebrated by the Dominicans, at least 600 people participated, with "emotion and reflection".

On the occasion of International Day for People with Disabilities, on December 3, several initiatives held across Pakistan. Christian Associations organize a march to raise awareness, followed by a seminar in the city's cathedral. A sister calls for a "quota" for people with disabilities in school and in the public sector.

The curia hosted an interfaith seminar, attended by prominent figures from the two faiths. Bishop Coutts said that the city is "a symbol of peace" for Pakistan. Muslim personality speaks of "the blood spilled" to build harmony. During the meeting times of prayer.

Amariah Masih was murdered, shot to death because she resisted her attacker. The author a 28 year old Muslim named Arif Gujjar, drug addict and son of a wealthy landowner. Police arrests the man and collaborates with the family. The solidarity of the Muslim community that seeks "reconciliation".