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Pakistan Christian couple burned in kiln over debt, not blasphemy

Christian couple beaten and burned in a brick kiln was revenge for unpaid bills, not because they had damaged a Qur’an.

06 November 2014

WCC express concern over latest in Asia Bibi case

WCC General Secretary the Revd Dr Tveit called Asia Bibi's charges "questionable" and death penalty "totally inappropriate". 

28 October 2014

"We are still begging for justice" - Peshawar Anglicans

In a recent visit to the Diocese of Peshawar, Pakistan, Andy Bowerman, Co-Director for the Anglican Alliance, heard from those affected by the bombing of All Saints Church last year.

17 October 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury urges prayers on anniversary of Peshawar church bombings

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayers on the first anniversary of the suicide bombings at All Saints Church, Peshawar, Pakistan. Read his statement. 

22 September 2014

Call for prayer as severe flooding hits Northern Bangladesh, India and Pakistan

Anglican Alliance Regional Facilitator for Asia, Michael Roy, reports on severe flooding across the region, that have killed hundreds of people, washed away homes and left thousands stranded.

09 September 2014

A young Pakistani bombing survivor recovers in Australia

As a major military operation continues in north-west Pakistan against armed groups, one victim of an extremist attack in the region is quietly recovering in Melbourne after undergoing surgery.

17 June 2014

Abp Welby joins calls for protection of Pakistan’s Christians

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said the Christians of Pakistan are a people under siege and joined calls for their churches to be protected and for them to be able to worship in safety.

29 May 2014

Archbishop Welby receives a warm welcome in Pakistan

Archbishop Justin Welby has received a warm welcome from the Church of Pakistan on the first day of his visit there.

28 May 2014

Pakistani Anglicans hold consultation on Bible, family life

More than 160 people attended a theological consultation on the Bible, marriage, culture and family life, hosted buy Lahore Diocese. 

10 April 2014

Church of Pakistan college Principal beaten, told to leave

The Principal of Edwardes College in Peshawar, Pakistan, has revealed he was assaulted by 'intelligence agents' and his staff threatened.

10 March 2014