Pakistan Prays For Shot Girl Malala (BosNewsLife Focus)

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By Xavier P. William, BosNewsLife Special Correspondent reporting from Pakistan ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- Christians across Pakistan are praying for a 14-year girl, who was shot by Taliban militants for advocating education for girls, amid hopeful signs she is recovering in a British hospital.

URGENT BREAKING NEWS: Relatives Appeal Against Execution Pakistan Christian

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife at BosNewsLife News Center with BosNewsLife Asia Service
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- Relatives of a Pakistani Christian mother sentenced to death for "insulting" Islam's Prophet Muhammad have filed an appeal against her conviction, BosNewsLife established Monday, November 15.

BREAKING NEWS: Pakistan Mob Attack Churches, Homes In Lahore (Update)

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By Martin Roth, BosNewsLife Senior Special Correspondent with BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos and Xavier P. Williams reporting from Pakistan pakistanchurchLAHORE, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife) Several people were injured when anti-Christian mob violence broke out again in the Pakistani city of Lahore, the scene of suicide bombings against two churches in March that killed 17 worshippers. Christians in the area told BosNewsLife that angry Muslims, some armed, opened fire, ransacked churches, destroyed homes and attacked residents. Many Christians were reportedly fleeing the area.

Pakistan Christian Army Officer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

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By Jawad Mazhar, BosNewsLife Special Correspondent reporting from Pakistan pakistan_army1BHAWALPUR, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A Pakistani Christian army officer was in jail Monday, September 7. after a military court sentenced him to life imprisonment for allegedly murdering his wife, despite claims from his family that he is innocent.

NEWS ALERT: Pakistan President Delays Pardon For Christian Sentenced To Death

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife with BosNewsLife Asia Service ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- Pakistan's president Asif Ali Zardari will not immediately pardon a Christian who has been sentenced to death for allegedly insulting Islam, an official reportedly said Thursday, November 25.

BREAKING NEWS: Pakistan Boy Burned To Death For Christian Faith

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife dsc00795 (1) LAHORE, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A Pakistani Christian boy who was set on fire by young Muslims after he professed his faith in Jesus Christ has died of his injuries, several sources told BosNewsLife Wednesday, April 15.

Pakistan Christian Killed For Refusing To Marry Muslim

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By BosNewsLife Asia Service LAHORE, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A young Christian woman has died in Pakistan's second largest city Lahore after she was disfigured with acid and set alight for refusing to marry a Muslim man, Christians and rights activists confirmed Tuesday, April 24.

BREAKING NEWS: Pakistan Christian Found Dead In Prison (UPDATE)

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(ADDS COMMENTS LAWYER, CHANGES LEAD, CORRECTS AGE AND PRISON DATES) >Qamar David received "death threats" >Investigation into death under way >David's Death adds to concerns over detained Asia Bibi
By BosNewsLife Asia Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- A Christian man sentenced to life imprisonment for blasphemy against Islam's Prophet Mohammed has been found dead in his prison cell in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi after receiving death threats, his family and lawyer confirmed Wednesday, March 16.

Commission Demands Pakistan Crackdown On Militants After Suicide Blasts

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By Martin Roth, BosNewsLife Senior Correspondent   voaimageLAHORE, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- Less than twoweeks after suicide bombers murdered 18 worshippers at two churches in Lahore, Pakistan, the country’s Ecumenical Commission for Human Development has issued its initial report on the atrocity saying it underscores "growing intolerance" towards minority groups.

Pakistan Court Acquits Suspects Of Christian Massacre

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By BosNewsLife Asia Service ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (BosNewsLife)-- Christians in Pakistan remained fearful Thursday, June 16, after a court in Pakistan acquitted 70 Muslims who were suspected of killing Christians in one of the country's worst sectarian clashes in recent memory.