The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, has deplored the violence against the Christian community following recent outbreaks of violence in the Christian villages of Shantinagar and Khanewal in Punjab Province. He said that his Government would ensure the full protection and equal rights of minorities in Pakistan. He pledged that victims of the incident would be compensated and places of worship would be rebuilt at Government expense.
11 April 1997
At the time of going to press the Anglican Communion Office was receiving a number of reports about the desecration of churches, Bibles and Christian homes in Khanewal, Shanti Nagar and Tobba villages. What follows is a summary of the reports received by 14 February.
14 February 1997