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Professor Akbar Ahmed calls for inter-faith harmony. PCP. Report.

The Muslim point of view was represented by Dr Akbar Ahmed, professor of Islamic studies at the American University, Washington, and the Jewish by Dr Judea Pearl, father of the slain US reporter Daniel Pearl.

The Pakistan Embassy in Washington sent its deputy head of mission, Mohammad Sadiq, who

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Gunmen open fire during church service in Pakistan, Leaders fear police silence will encourage more violence.

According to eye-witnesses, three of the attackers, Azad Hussein, Mohammad Ali and Amanat Ali, yelled: "We will teach you a lesson and even demolish your church," while firing several rounds from semi-automatic weapons during the service.

"These men have a butcher shop in front of our church," R

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Christian girl abducted by Muslims. 'I will make you Muslim and you will bear a Muslim child'

ICC said young Christian girls in Pakistan often are abducted and raped and forced to marry Muslim men but generally have no rights or recourse for the crimes committed against them.
This was the second abduction of Kausor, and several neighbors recognized a man who kidnapped her several months ag

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Pakistan failed to protect minorities, says US REPORT. PCP. Report.

In the post-September 11 scenario, there has been a rise in violence against the Christian community. This violence has been instigated by some quarters that wish to vent their anger at the actions of western powers against the Muslim world.
While these criminal acts do not enjoy state sanction or

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Peace March for the Reconciliation of the Children of Abraham, and World Peace. By Rev. Elio Roman, Regional Director, NYC, World Media Association.

The Peace March began at the Zion Gate of the Western Wall of the wall which surrounds the ancient and holy city of Jerusalem. It then proceeded to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site of Jesus Tomb from which he ascended into Heaven. From there they marched to the Wailing Wall, which is the s

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MQM and PML (Q) led government in Sindh Province claims Church was not target in Karachi bomb explosion. PCP. Report.

The Sindh Government spokesman pleaded " hand grenade thrown on Bible Society was to gather security personals in the vicinity to be victim of the second car bomb explosions which exploded only 15 minutes later"
Earlier the Police Operations Chief Tariq Jameel said, " Attack occurred after police r

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Car Bombing in Pakistan Injures 12. By AFZAL NADEEM

Fifteen minutes later, a bomb hidden in a nearby parked car exploded, Jameel said. Twelve people, including six police and paramilitary officers, were injured, said Seemi Jamali, a doctor at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, where many victims were taken. At least 10 nearby cars were destroyed in

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MQM Chief urged to send Bishop Sadiq to his own people for final decision on Church of Pakistan. Irfan Bhatti.

"The New Year which ought to have started with new and Christian commitments and notes in the back drop of urge for reconciliation within the Church of Pakistan has sadly started with a threat to the peace of the Church on new fronts.
I have been asked to read a news on the website of 'Daily Times'

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Dr. Rashid Gill appeals to PM Pakistan on Killing of pastor Mukhtar Masih. PCP. Report.

In his Letter to Prime Minster of Pakistan Mir Zafar Ullaha Khan Jamali and other high administration officials Rev Dr. Rashid Gill has demanded the Compensation to the family of pastor's to be paid immediately.

In this communication Rev Gill has urged upon Security of All worship places in Pakis

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Rev. Mukhtar Masih shot dead

District Police Offier Jamil Ahymed told the reporters. Khanewal is an important Southern Punjab district and known famous in cotton crop.
According to initial reports of postpartum, the priest was hit by three bullets and expired on the spot. However the initial investigation did not reveal any i

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An Open Letter to President Musharraf. By James R. Reese, KGCTJ

I would like to see greater ties between the United States and Pakistan. However, there are things going on in your country that prevent a closer relationship, and I am writing this letter to ask you to address those things.

The matter of greatest concern to me is the persecution of Christians

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Eve of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sermon by Rev. Canon Patrick P. Augustine, Rector Christ Episcopal Church, La Crosse, Wisconsin. December 24, 2003

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given t

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Musharraf feasts with Christian community.

We do not believe in ideological and political divides because it tends to drive a wedge between civilisations and religions, Mr Musharraf said, while speaking to guests at a dinner in honour of the Christian community Christmas. Today, as the world collectively deals with challenges posed by terrro

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Jeanny Swartz presented PCC and Manzoor Alam and Earnest Gulab PACC in 1450 WILM Radio Talk show. PCP Report.

Jeanny Swartz who is Resident Editor Of Pakistan Christian Post and representative of PCC in USA, also talked about the problem with the
Blasphemy laws that affect both Christians and Muslims in Pakistan. She said that in fact President of Pakistan General Musharraf himself has said this law has



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