Brother of Slain Christian Cabinet Member Continues Fight Against Notorious Blasphemy Laws

January 14, 2016 — ICC Note: Paul Bhatti, brother of the slain Christian Cabinet member Shahbaz Bhatti, has continue his brother's fight against Pakistan's notorious blasphemy laws. In 2011, Shahbaz was murdered by Islamic...

Pakistan’s Religious Minority Leaders Support Abolition of Controversial Islamic Council

January 13, 2016 — ICC Note: Leaders from Pakistan's religious minorities have voiced their support for the abolition of a controversial Islamic Council in Pakistan's government used to decide whether laws are in line with Islamic...

No Escape for Christians Facing Intense Persecution in Pakistan

January 13, 2016 — ICC Note: Pakistan continues to consistently rank among the world's worst persecutors of Christians. With a Christian population in the millions, the scale of suffering faced by this persecuted minority is hard...

Christian Church Damaged in Alleged Arson in Pakistan

January 12, 2016 — ICC Note: Parts of the Apostolic Church in the village of Bath in Pakistan was reportedly damaged in an arson attack last week. According to the local Christians, there was...

Controversy Over Mental Illness of Muslim Accused of Burning Bibles in Pakistan

January 11, 2016 — ICC Note: Last week, a Muslim man in Kasur, Pakistan was arrested under blasphemy charges after he was discovered setting fire to copies of the Bible and other hymn books....

Morning Star News’ Top 10 Persecution Stories of 2015

January 9, 2016 — ICC Note: 2015 was a year marked by horrific persecution, especially in Africa. The following Morning Star News report details top persecution stories of the year, many of which happened in...

Christians in One of Pakistan’s Most Dangerous Regions Enjoy Religious Freedom

January 8, 2016 — ICC Note: Christians in Pakistan continue to face one of the worst persecution situations on the planet. But in Pakistan South Waziristan Agency, where government forces are battling the Taliban...

Muslim Man Arrested for Blasphemy in Pakistan After Allegedly Burning a Bible

January 7, 2016 — ICC Note: According to reports, a Muslim man in the Kasur District of Pakistan's Punjab Province has been arrested and charged with committing blasphemy after he was accused of burning...

Ministry Calls for Prayer for Christian Evangelists in Pakistan

January 7, 2016 — ICC Note: Pakistan remains one of the most difficult countries for Christians. For Christian evangelists and church planters, Pakistan is even more hostile. These brave Christians know the risks they...

Christian Mother on Death Row in Pakistan Forgives her Persecutors

January 6, 2016 — ICC Note: Asia Bibi, a Christian mother on death row in Pakistan, has told her family that she has forgiven her persecutors this Christmas. In 2010, Bibi was convicted and...

Activists in Pakistan Hold Candlelight Vigil Remembering Slain Governor

January 5, 2016 — ICC Note: Activists, both Muslim and Christian, in Pakistan held a candlelight vigil yesterday remembering the assassination of Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer. Taseer was killed in 2011 after criticizing Pakistan's...

Christian Woman Fleeing Persecution in Pakistan Dies in Prison in Thailand

January 5, 2016 — ICC Note: Due to intense persecution faced by Christians in Pakistan, thousands of Christians choose to sell their possessions and flee to Thailand as asylum seekers. Unfortunately, Thailand does not recognize...

7-Year-Old Christian Girl in Pakistan Beaten and Stripped Naked by Muslim Family

January 4, 2016 — ICC Note: A Christian girl in the Kasur District of Pakistan's Punjab Province was reportedly kidnapped, beaten, and stripped naked by a Muslim family who were upset about the girl's...