Christians & caste
CHRISTMAS is hardly a big occasion in Pakistan. More than two million Pakistani Christians celebrate it guardedly, with few from the Muslim majority joining them. Government officials issue cut-and-paste statements…
Palestine’s Christians
Palestine’s Christian population is dwindling at an alarming rate. The world’s most ancient Christian community is moving elsewhere. And the reason for this is Israel. Christian leaders from Palestine and…
In ruins of Iraq Christian town, fires a sign of rebirth
Several plumes of smoke rise above Iraq's main Christian town Qaraqosh, but this time it isn't the Islamic State jihadist group burning crosses and churches. Almost three years after fleeing…
Pakistan’s terrified Christians
The prime minister and people of New Zealand have put before us gold-plated standards of decency, compassion, and firmness against religious terrorism. Their response to last week’s horrific mosque massacres…
On the Christian protests
The Christians of Punjab have finally stood up and the rest of us are afraid. After suicide bombings at two churches in Youhanabad on March 15 which luckily ‘only’ killed…
The Pope in Iraq
The four-day tour of war-torn Iraq by Pope Francis is a significant event at several levels. Undertaken amidst serious security concerns and at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the…
An important day
Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ, is being celebrated today all over the world. Historically, Christmas is one of the most popular festivals in the world and has been celebrated…
Our heroes
Every year, March 23 is celebrated as Pakistan Day. On March 23, 1940, the All India Muslim League, under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam, passed a resolution through which it demanded…
Census a must
Phase one of the census exercise is scheduled to begin on 15 March (envisaged duration one month) with speculation in the capital that it may be postponed due to raised…
Tourism of faith
Another Independence Day celebrated, another round of frenzy that the citizenry has fallen into the habit of indulging in at this time of the year. From young motorcyclists menacing the…
