Travel Ban Lifted for Religious Rights Leader

pakistanOn Friday, November 28, The Voice of the Martyrs received the welcome news that the Pakistani government has removed Shahbaz Bhatti, chairman of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance (APMA) and a leading voice for religious liberty in Pakistan, from the country's Exit Control List. This list is normally reserved for criminals and dissidents and made it impossible for Mr. Bhatti to travel outside the country since mid-October.

At Shahbaz' request, we want to thank all of you who wrote to the Pakistani authorities on his behalf. We urge you to continue to uphold him in your prayers as he labours on behalf of Christians and other religious minorities in Pakistan.

  • Current Ministry Projects

    VOMC partners to train Christian women in sewing skills throughout Pakistan to provide a sustainable source of income for their families and encourage them in their faith and witness for Christ.

    Project Funds: Families of Martyrs, Women’s Ministry

  • Country Information

    Population
    247,653,551 (2023 est.)

    Ethnicity (%)
    Punjabi (44.7), Pashtun [Pathan] (15.4), Sindhi (14.1), Saraiki (8.4) Muhajirs (7.6) Balochi (3.6), Other (6.3)

    Religion (%)
    Islam (96.5), Other - Christian and Hindu (3.5)

    Leader
    President Asif Ali Zardari (2024)

    Government type
    Federal parliamentary republic

    Legal system
    Common law system with Islamic law influence

    Source: CIA World Factbook

  • Pray for Pakistan

    Pray that amendments will be made to Pakistan's existing blasphemy laws so that the country's citizens – including its children – will be protected from injustice and abuse. May our Lord's mercy and justice prevail, not only in the judiciary system but also in the hearts of the country's militants. Ask Him to transform their "hearts of stone" into hearts that are receptive to His love, mercy and the workings of His Holy Spirit – not only for the purpose of protecting the Christian minority but also for the salvation of their own eternal souls.

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