The Christian family of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan, who was subjected to abduction and enforced conversion to Islam last month, is plagued with apprehension that she may become a victim of human trafficking, according to sources. Laiba Suhail was kidnapped from her residence in Chak 233-RB Ikhlaq Town, Faisalabad District, […]
A recent incident in Attock city, Punjab Province, has underscored the complexities surrounding religious freedoms and interfaith relations in Pakistan. Ashbeel Ghauri, an 18-year-old Christian, was taken into custody from his residence on Wednesday, March 6, following allegations of blasphemy made by a former schoolmate, Sheraz Gulistan. These accusations stemmed from […]
The Lahore High Court’s recent directive to strictly enforce anti-child marriage laws has raised hope among Pakistan’s Christians of some protection against their underage girls being forced to convert to Islam and wed their kidnappers, sources said. In a landmark interim order issued by Justice Anwar Ul Haq Pannun of the […]