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Kamran Chaudhry, based in Lahore city, reports issues of religion, social justice and human rights from Pakistan. A journalist of more than 15 years, he also contributes videos and commentaries.

Churches flooded in Karachi after heavy rainfall

Churches flooded in Karachi after heavy rainfall

Monday August 10, 2020, Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore
Caritas volunteers help clean-up operation after Pakistan is hit with heavy monsoon rain
Another day, another blasphemy case in Pakistan

Another day, another blasphemy case in Pakistan

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Covid-19 curbs Year of Youth in Pakistan

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Lahore Archdiocese to reopen churches mid-month

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Pakistan Church launches first news service

Pakistan Church launches first news service

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Radio Veritas Asia Urdu Service inaugurates move to spread the Gospel
Pakistan Church urges combined worship at Hagia Sophia

Pakistan Church urges combined worship at Hagia Sophia

Tuesday July 28, 2020, Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore
Catholic and Protestant heads call on Turkey's president to open the famed building to followers of Islam and Christianity
Dozens dead in Pakistan as heavy rain causes floods

Dozens dead in Pakistan as heavy rain causes floods

Monday July 27, 2020, Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore
Caritas volunteers join efforts to rescue people and their belongings
Church resists censorship by Pakistan's internet police

Church resists censorship by Pakistan's internet police

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Critics decry Islamization of Pakistan's education system

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Educationists believe a single national curriculum will detach the country from the modern world
Punjab passes bill to protect Islam

Punjab passes bill to protect Islam

Thursday July 23, 2020, Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore
Pakistani activists are concerned that the legislation will be used to harass religious minorities
Pakistani journalist freed hours after abduction

Pakistani journalist freed hours after abduction

Wednesday July 22, 2020, Kamran Chaudhry, Lahore
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A hammer blow to Pakistan's Buddhist heritage

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