The Catholic martyr of Islamic ultra-fundamentalist terrorism is honored by the city of Brampton. His process of canonization continues.
Pakistan
Pakistan: Punjab’s Ruling Party Wants to Ban Ahmadis from a Whole District
Rather than protecting them against mob violence, the Vice President of Punjab’s Pakistan Muslim League-Q wants to expel them from Khushab District.
Pakistan, USCIRF: “Religious Liberty from Bad to Worse”
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom denounces the “dire condition” of religious minorities.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Both Lahore Statue and Man Who Vandalized It Attend Their Fate
The monument has been restored, but may not be re-installed where it once was. The man who attacked it has confessed he planned to kill an Indian politician.
Pakistan: Swearing You Are Not an Ahmadi Mandatory for Marrying in Punjab
Spouses should take an oath that they believe there can be no prophets after Muhammad, according to instructions issued on July 30.
Pakistan: Shiites Killed in Gilgit-Baltistan
Violence against Pakistani Shia Muslims during the sacred month of Muharram unfortunately repeats itself every year
Ahmadis Arrested in Pakistan for Celebrating Eid al-Adha—Inside Their Homes
Opponents climbed nearby roofs to see what Ahmadis were doing, and claimed they felt “offended.” Meanwhile, Ahmadi grave desecrations continue.
London Ministerial: What We Have Learned about China, Pakistan, and the World
The international Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief taught us that religious liberty is more threatened than even before, and only a global coalition can hope to achieve results.
Samsung Outlet Attacked Over Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan
The rumor that a QR code connected to a Wi-Fi network with a blasphemous name led to the riots.
Ashfaq Masih: Another Christian Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy in Pakistan
Claiming during a commercial dispute that he “follows only Jesus” and does not give discounts to members of Sufi ascetic orders was enough for getting a capital sentence.