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President Zardari Signs Christian Marriage Amendment Act, Raising Marriage Age to 18
President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024, raising the marriage age for Christians to eighteen. The previous law set the ages at sixteen for men and thirteen for women. Zardari emphasized equality for minorities and advocated for increased employment quotas. The ceremony, attended by government officials and Christian community members, marked progress in minority rights in Pakistan.
#ChristianMarriageAct #MinorityRights #Pakistan
Brick Kiln Worker Zohaib Saleem Freed from Illegal Detention
Zohaib Saleem, a 22-year-old brick kiln worker, was freed from illegal detention thanks to the Edge Foundation. He and his family were trapped in bonded labor by a kiln owner in Kasur. The rescue effort involved legal action and highlighted severe exploitation in the brick kiln industry. Zohaib's ordeal underscores the need for government intervention to protect workers' rights.
#BondedLabor #WorkersRights #ZohaibSaleem
Sindh CM Directs Utilization of Rs1 Billion for Minority Assistance
Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah directed the Minorities Affairs Department to use Rs1 billion for financial aid, medical treatment, scholarships, and more for minorities. He emphasized the government's commitment to uplifting minority communities. Projects include two girls' hostels in Karachi and CCTV installations at religious sites. Shah approved additional funds for expedited welfare projects.
#MinorityAssistance #SindhGovt #Equality
Italian Parliamentarians and Activists Urge International Community to Address Christian Persecution in Pakistan
Italian and European Parliamentarians urged international action against Christian persecution in Pakistan, highlighting misuse of blasphemy laws and forced conversions. Shagufta Kausar's book "Under Threat of Death" was launched, recounting her blasphemy accusation ordeal. Activists emphasized religious freedom and called for Pakistan to repeal blasphemy laws and protect minority rights.
#ChristianPersecution #BlasphemyLaws #HumanRights
DIGNITY First Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Christians in Pakistan Amid Rising Violence and Discrimination
DIGNITY First urges Pakistani governments to protect Christians amid rising violence and discrimination in 2024. Their "Persecution Watch" report details 70 incidents affecting over 140 families, including attacks, killings, and forced conversions. The organization calls for immediate government intervention to ensure minority protection and religious freedom.
#ProtectChristians #ReligiousFreedom #PersecutionWatch
Rs10 Million Reward Offered for Rescue of Missing Hindu Girl: Sindh Home Minister
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar announced a Rs10 million reward for rescuing Priya Kumari, missing since August 2021. Authorities have substantial evidence she is alive. The reward follows protests by her parents and civil society groups demanding her safe recovery. The government remains committed to resolving the case.
#PriyaKumari #MissingChild #SindhGovt
Nine-Year-Old Missing Christian Maid Recovered and Safely Reunited with Family
Sumaira Abbas, a 9-year-old Christian maid missing from Karachi, was recovered by the Christian NGO CTS. Her family, brick kiln workers, had been searching for her since December 2023. The successful recovery, involving legal and community efforts, highlights the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the importance of legal support.
#ChildRecovery #ChristianMaid #CTS
Muslim Landlords Forcing Christians to Vacate Their Homes to Take Possession of Ancestral Lands
In Jatri, Kasur, Muslim landlords are coercing Christians to vacate homes with police assistance, fabricating charges to intimidate them. The land, granted to Christians pre-1947, is being targeted for seizure. Christian leaders urge government intervention to stop these illegal actions and protect their ancestral rights.
#LandSeizure #ChristianRights #Kasur
Christian Leaders Raise Concerns Over Eviction Notice to Christian Employees at Murray College
Christian leaders, including Shabbir Shafqat, raised concerns over eviction notices to retired Christian employees at Murray College, Sialkot.
#EvictionNotice #ChristianEmployees #MurrayCollege
Pakistan and US Agree to Enhance Bilateral Security Cooperation with Focus on Protecting Religious Minorities
US Ambassador Donald Bloom and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the government's commitment to minority rights and recent arrests related to the Jaranwala tragedy.
#USPakistanRelations #SecurityCooperation #MinorityProtection
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