Injured Christians Receive Poor Treatment

30 March 2005

Believers in Khambay, Pakistan continue to live through the consequences of last Sunday's attack on their church (click here for details). On Monday the funeral was held for Arshad Masih who was killed. Click here for pictures of the funeral. Of those injured, VOM has learned, two remain in hospital while the other four were forcibly released, despite their injuries. Pervez Masih remains unconscious and in critical condition. Ismael Masih (65) has been crying out in pain. He told VOM contacts on March 28 that he had received no medication for his pain.

Pray for each of those injured in the attacks, and especially for Pervez and Ismael. Pray that they will fully recover from their injuries. Pray for Arshad Masih's young wife and child, as they begin to face life without their loved one.

For more information on the persecution of Pakistani Christians, click here.

^{Ismael Masih}

^{Fozia, wife of Arshad Masih}

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.