Arrest Warrants Issued Against Police Officers

06 October 2004

^{Sindh High Court, Karachi}

Arrest warrants were issued on October 4 against two police officers in Karachi, Pakistan for contempt of court. The charges relate to an incident in October 22, 2002, when the police ignored a ruling by the Sindh High Court, arresting a Christian as he left the court building after the Court ordered released.

Robin Peranditta had been arrested at the scene of an attack against a Christian welfare organization, despite evidence that he was a victim in the attack rather than an accomplice. The police held him for four weeks, torturing him. The court finally ordered that he be released, which is when he was abducted by police outside the court building.

Pray that justice will be done in this case and that those responsible for the original attack which killed seven staff members will be arrested and prosecuted.

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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.