In September 2005, Ribqa Masih was kidnapped, drugged and repeatedly raped over a period of several days. Her captors threatened to kill her if she did not convert to Islam (click here for more details). One of the two men accused was denied bail and is currently in custody. The other man, Muhammad Kashif, initially fled the courthouse when he was denied bail. He was later recaptured but was released on bail in December because of illness. According to a July 7 report from Compass Direct, Kashif now lives only a few blocks away from Ribqa and has repeatedly threatened her and her father, insisting that they drop the case against him. Continue to pray for Ribqa and her family.
Rape Victim Harrassed by Accused
- 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 republicLegal system
Common law system with Islamic law influenceSource: 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.
