UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From pakistan Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2024 Senior Pakistan judges accuse spy agency of coercion https://www.ucanews.com/news/senior-pakistan-judges-accuse-spy-agency-of-coercion/104595 UCA104595 'Considerable pressure brought to bear by operatives of ISI' over case facing ex-PM Imran Khan, they alleged in letter Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:26:00 +0700 Intolerance, discrimination hold back young Pakistani Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/intolerance-discrimination-hold-back-young-pakistani-christians/104589 UCA104589 The Church needs to ensure that they have proper support to find a rightful place in society and the state Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:10:00 +0700 5 Chinese workers killed in Pakistan suicide attack https://www.ucanews.com/news/5-chinese-workers-killed-in-pakistan-suicide-attack/104583 UCA104583 Their vehicle plunged into deep ravine off the mountainous Karakoram Highway after bomber rammed car into them, police said Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:58:00 +0700 Activists blame Pakistan officialdom for minority panel failings https://www.ucanews.com/news/activists-blame-pakistan-officialdom-for-minority-panel-failings/104532 UCA104532 No govt has shown genuine interest in setting up a fully-fledged commission, despite a court order to do so Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:19:00 +0700 2 Pakistani women get death sentence for 'blasphemy' murder https://www.ucanews.com/news/2-pakistani-women-get-death-sentence-for-blasphemy-murder/104514 UCA104514 Women aged 23 and 24 sentenced to death while a minor jailed for life for the 2022 killing of a female cleric Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:37:00 +0700 Pakistan to launch fresh Afghan deportations https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-to-launch-fresh-afghan-deportations/104496 UCA104496 Senior police official in the provincial capital Peshawar says operation targeting 'illegal Afghans' would start after Eid Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:37:00 +0700 Death of Pakistani Christian sanitary workers deplored https://www.ucanews.com/news/death-of-pakistani-christian-sanitary-workers-deplored/104479 UCA104479 Many sanitary workers die, many become disabled due to accidents caused by lack of safety gear, says rights group Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:42:00 +0700 Pakistani diocese winds up sainthood inquiry on martyred youth https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-diocese-winds-up-sainthood-inquiry-on-martyred-youth/104460 UCA104460 Akash Bashir died in 2015 while preventing a suicide bomber from attacking a packed church in Lahore Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:50:00 +0700 Women’s struggle in Pakistan indicates mission failure https://www.ucanews.com/news/womens-struggle-in-pakistan-indicates-mission-failure/104381 UCA104381 The saddest contributors are Western-educated and English-speaking men, who remain silent Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:42:00 +0700 Pakistan's women 'Rowdy Riders' take on traffic, tradition https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-women-rowdy-riders-take-on-traffic-tradition/104379 UCA104379 Karachi's women-only group teaches novices basics of balancing on a bicycle to high-octane gear changing and negotiating traffic Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:18:00 +0700 Rights group slams ‘repressed’ civic space in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-group-slams-repressed-civic-space-in-pakistan/104347 UCA104347 Systematic assaults on political opposition, criminalization of rights activists and journalists continue, Civicus Monitor says Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:26:00 +0700 Pakistan’s modern-day martyr deserves recognition by Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-modern-day-martyr-deserves-recognition-by-church/104325 UCA104325 I hope Shahbaz Bhatti will be beatified soon, and we can all take inspiration from his ultimate sacrifice Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:23:00 +0700 Pakistani brothers accused of blasphemy released https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-brothers-accused-of-blasphemy-released/104324 UCA104324 They were detained on suspicion of defacing the Holy Qur’an in Jaranwala where a mob vandalized Christian homes and churches Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:27:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians hail increase in marriage age https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-hail-increase-in-marriage-age/104291 UCA104291 The government has raised the age limit for Christian boys from 16 to 18 and from 13 to 18 for girls Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:05:00 +0700 Police rescue woman from blasphemy mob in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-rescue-woman-from-blasphemy-mob-in-pakistan/104276 UCA104276 A woman police officer appealed with the crowd to let the law determine whether blasphemy laws had been breached Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:52:00 +0700 Pakistanis protest against top court's minorities ruling https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistanis-protest-against-top-courts-minorities-ruling/104242 UCA104242 Around 3,000 people gathered at protest rallies across the northwestern city of Peshawar after Friday prayers Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:08:00 +0700 Pakistani insurance agent keeps hopes alive with unwavering faith https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-insurance-agent-keeps-hopes-alive-with-unwavering-faith/104213 UCA104213 Gill’s boss suggested he drop his Christian name from his visiting card, but he refused ‘because it would be rejecting my faith’ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:20:00 +0700 Safety fears for innocent blasphemy-accused in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/safety-fears-for-innocent-blasphemy-accused-in-pakistan/104202 UCA104202 Christian man and his family remain in hiding fearing mob attacks despite police dismissing charge Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:54:00 +0700 Pakistan police clash with Khan supporters at poll protests https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-police-clash-with-khan-supporters-at-poll-protests/104117 UCA104117 Police warned they would come down hard on illegal gatherings as clashes reported in Rawalpindi, Lahore and dozens of other places Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:41:00 +0700 Despite concerns Pakistan polls stir some hope among Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/despite-concerns-pakistan-polls-stir-some-hope-among-christians/104088 UCA104088 According to the Election Commission of Pakistan, more than 1.7 million Christian voters will cast their votes nationally Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:51:00 +0700 Why Pakistan’s electoral system fails to empower minorities https://www.ucanews.com/news/why-pakistans-electoral-system-fails-to-empower-minorities/104067 UCA104067 Despite the state’s good intentions, the representational system remains ineffective due to poor selection of candidates Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:46:00 +0700 Electioneering in churches sparks debate in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/electioneering-in-churches-sparks-debate-in-pakistan/104011 UCA104011 Allowing them to be used for political purposes could divide Christian community, critics say Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:31:00 +0700 Pakistani blasphemy law critic honored for US award https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-blasphemy-law-critic-honored-for-us-award/104009 UCA104009 Peter Jacob became the first Pakistani national to receive the US Religious Freedom Award last month Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:53:00 +0700 Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan jailed for 10 years https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-ex-pm-imran-khan-jailed-for-10-years/103997 UCA103997 Khan and his deputy Shah Mahmood Qureshi sentenced for leaking state secrets, ahead of Feb. 8 general elections Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:29:00 +0700 Islamic studies no longer compulsory for Pakistan's non-Muslims https://www.ucanews.com/news/islamic-studies-no-longer-compulsory-for-pakistans-non-muslims/103931 UCA103931 The Church has been urging government to permit non-Muslim students to receive religious education in their faith Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:10:00 +0700 Pakistani Christians pay tribute to British politician, educationist https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-christians-pay-tribute-to-british-politician-educationist/103864 UCA103864 James Shera 'supported persecuted minority Christians in Pakistan financially and diplomatically for years' Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:22:00 +0700 Pakistan recalls ambassador after Iran air strike https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-recalls-ambassador-after-iran-air-strike/103859 UCA103859 The strike came late on Tuesday after Tehran also launched attacks in Iraq and Syria against 'anti-Iranian terrorist groups' Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:19:00 +0700 The long road to Christian unity in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-long-road-to-christian-unity-in-pakistan/103766 UCA103766 Church leaders across denominations must find ways to break the schism and silence within Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:17:00 +0700 Ringing in new year amid charred walls in Pakistan's Jaranwala https://www.ucanews.com/news/ringing-in-new-year-amid-charred-walls-in-pakistans-jaranwala/103723 UCA103723 Christian victims of fundamentalist attacks are happy to be alive but hope they don’t happen again Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:26:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians wind up year of mayhem, bloodshed https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-wind-up-year-of-mayhem-bloodshed/103685 UCA103685 Christian groups have listed some 25 incidents that targetted their community this year Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:16:00 +0700 Economic, physical threats dampen Christmas mood in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/economic-physical-threats-dampen-christmas-mood-in-pakistan/103621 UCA103621 If low income is troubling some, others are also fearing for their safety Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:28:00 +0700 Breathing in poison as winter smog hits Lahore in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/breathing-in-poison-as-winter-smog-hits-lahore-in-pakistan/103555 UCA103555 In the cold season, air quality turns worse for the 13 million living in country's second-largest city Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:21:00 +0700 Pakistani Catholic maid finds strength in unwavering faith https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-catholic-maid-finds-strength-in-unwavering-faith/103554 UCA103554 For Razia Ranjha, the rosary in her hands, calloused from years of labor and sacrifice, is her sole refuge Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:04:00 +0700 Pakistan Church slams govt's Jaranwala attack response https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-slams-govts-jaranwala-attack-response/103503 UCA103503 Bishops' human rights arm says state deliberately closed its eyes to the violent activities of some groups Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:46:00 +0700 Pakistani Christians deserve better treatment https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-christians-deserve-better-treatment/103175 UCA103175 Govt. must demonstrate strong commitment to principles of justice, equality, and religious freedom for all citizens Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Mass exodus of Afghans underway in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/mass-exodus-of-afghans-underway-in-pakistan/103130 UCA103130 Islamabad had given 1.7 million Afghans, it says are living illegally in the country, until Nov. 1 to leave voluntarily Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:09:00 +0700 Pakistan readies deportation centres for 'illegal' Afghans https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-readies-deportation-centres-for-illegal-afghans/103061 UCA103061 Undocumented migrants from Afghanistan have been given until Nov. 1 to leave voluntarily or face deportation Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0700 Pakistani Senate body seeks end of 'unjust' blasphemy cases https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-senate-body-seeks-end-of-unjust-blasphemy-cases/103017 UCA103017 A total of 179 Pakistanis are in detention and awaiting trial for blasphemy and 17 have been convicted, says rights body Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians urged to stop singing 'pro-Israel' psalms https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-urged-to-stop-singing-pro-israel-psalms/102994 UCA102994 Christian leaders are looking to avoid causing friction with the country's Muslim majority Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:55:00 +0700 Rare bail is granted to Pakistani Christian blasphemy duo https://www.ucanews.com/news/rare-bail-is-granted-to-pakistani-christian-blasphemy-duo/102984 UCA102984 Blasphemy law is often exploited to settle personal enmity and to target minorities in Islamic nation, rights groups say Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:20:00 +0700 Mass wedding in Pakistan's Jaranwala after riot https://www.ucanews.com/news/mass-wedding-inpakistans-jaranwalaafter-riot/102944 UCA102944 11 Christian couples tied the nuptial knot nearly two months after 91 Christian houses were torched and 22 churches looted Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:46:00 +0700 Punjab province's ex-minority minister shot at in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/punjab-provinces-ex-minority-minister-shot-at-in-pakistan/102923 UCA102923 Ejaz Alam Augustine and his nephew escaped unhurt when armed assailants targeted them in Punjab province Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:13:00 +0700 Murdered Pakistani Christian woman's family hails convict's life term https://www.ucanews.com/news/murdered-pakistani-christian-womans-family-hails-convicts-life-term/102900 UCA102900 Sonia Allah Rakha, 24, died after being shot by a Muslim man for refusing to marry him due to religious differences in 2020 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:31:00 +0700 Pakistan's trans community fights hate https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-trans-community-fights-hate/102876 UCA102876 Pakistan’s indigenous 'Khawajasira' community has rich, spiritual, cultural, and political history that spans centuries Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:26:00 +0700 Apathy worsens suffering of Pakistan’s climate-vulnerable poor https://www.ucanews.com/news/apathy-worsens-suffering-of-pakistans-climate-vulnerable-poor/102789 UCA102789 Marginalized communities are always first to be hit by natural disasters, and last to be tended Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:26:00 +0700 'Police pressure' forced Pakistan pastor shooting confession https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-pressure-forced-pakistan-pastor-shooting-confession/102770 UCA102770 Eliezer Sidhu was allegedly attacked weeks after an anti-Christian riot in Jaranwala neighborhood of Faisalabad Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:37:00 +0700 At least 25 killed in Pakistan suicide bombing https://www.ucanews.com/news/at-least-25-killed-in-pakistan-suicide-bombing/102749 UCA102749 The attacker targeted a procession taken out on the Prophet's birthday in southwestern Balochistan province. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:21:00 +0700 Pakistani pastor terminated for ‘fake’ shooting https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-pastor-terminated-for-fake-shooting/102623 UCA102623 Presbyterian pastor Eleazar Sidhu confessed to police he shot himself in the right arm, a video on social media showed Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:04:00 +0700 Road accident kills 9 Marian pilgrims in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/road-accident-kills-9-marian-pilgrims-in-pakistan/102579 UCA102579 Roads to Mariamabad, a popular pilgrim center, have become accident-prone due to tardy progress in repairing Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:35:00 +0700 Pakistani women still feel effects of 2022 floods https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-women-still-feel-effects-of-2022-floods/102544 UCA102544 Women-led households are especially affected as have been unable to resume work, says a CRS staffer Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:43:00 +0700 Protestant pastor shot at in Pakistan’s Jaranwala https://www.ucanews.com/news/protestant-pastor-shot-at-in-pakistans-jaranwala/102498 UCA102498 Pastor Eleazar Sidhu survived the assassination bid in the town where 21 churches and 400 houses were burnt on Aug. 16 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:05:00 +0700 Children shun school after Pakistan anti-Christian violence https://www.ucanews.com/news/children-shun-school-after-pakistan-anti-christian-violence/102443 UCA102443 About 600 Christian children have stopped going to school after blasphemy riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:08:00 +0700 Long road to recovery for Christians in Pakistan’s Jaranwala https://www.ucanews.com/news/long-road-to-recovery-for-christians-in-pakistans-jaranwala/102397 UCA102397 There is no hope for better days and a separate province may be the only solution, said a Sunday school teacher Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:03:00 +0700 The world looks away as Pakistani Christians suffer https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-world-looks-away-as-pakistani-christians-suffer/102393 UCA102393 Blasphemy laws have become a tool for persecuting poor and marginalized communities like Christians Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:20:00 +0700 Rights groups ask Pakistan to end misuse of blasphemy laws https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-groups-ask-pakistan-to-end-misuse-of-blasphemy-laws/102384 UCA102384 Pakistan must comprehensively review its laws, making sure that no legislation exists to foster intolerance Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:57:00 +0700 Floods cause evacuation of almost 100,000 in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/floods-cause-evacuation-of-almost-100-000-in-pakistan/102374 UCA102374 Several hundred villages and thousands of acres of cropland in a central province inundated as Sutlej river burst its banks Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:11:00 +0700 Eight rescued from dangling cable car in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/eight-rescued-from-dangling-cable-car-in-pakistan/102359 UCA102359 Six children, two adults were trapped when a cable snapped while crossing a river canyon in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:46:00 +0700 Pakistani Catholics in US seek action after churches destroyed https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-catholics-in-us-seek-action-after-churches-destroyed/102358 UCA102358 Say US government which helps Pakistan should ensure the implementation of laws protecting minorities Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:23:00 +0700 Rights group demands repeal of Pakistan’s blasphemy law https://www.ucanews.com/news/rights-group-demands-repeal-of-pakistans-blasphemy-law/102342 UCA102342 It has never been proved if a member of the minority groups ever truly committed blasphemy, says Human Rights Focus Pakistan Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:22:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians pray alongside ransacked church https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-pray-alongside-ransacked-church/102339 UCA102339 More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches were vandalized by Muslim mobs after allegations of Koran desecration Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:30:00 +0700 19 churches damaged in Pakistan blasphemy riot https://www.ucanews.com/news/19-churches-damaged-in-pakistan-blasphemy-riot/102331 UCA102331 Hundreds of Pakistan's Christian minority fled and 87 homes were vandalized by angry crowds of Muslims Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:02:00 +0700 Protests continue in Pakistan over church burnings https://www.ucanews.com/news/protests-continue-in-pakistan-over-church-burnings/102328 UCA102328 A Catholic priest says nothing materializes though visiting politicians and government officials promise peace and justice Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:56:00 +0700 Action sought against 21 church burnings in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/action-sought-against-21-church-burnings-in-pakistan/102309 UCA102309 Prelates' commission for justice says the attack was 'the worst incident against Christians in the history of Pakistan' Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:48:00 +0700 Six churches attacked in blasphemy riot in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/six-churches-attacked-in-blasphemy-riot-in-pakistan/102300 UCA102300 Christians have been falsely accused of desecrating Quran in Punjab province, church leaders say Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:18:00 +0700 Christian youths released after clash with Pakistan police https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-youths-released-after-clash-with-pakistan-police/102277 UCA102277 Minorities Day rally in Islamabad turns violent, injuring 15 participants and police Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:47:00 +0700 2 militants killed attacking Chinese convoy in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/2-militants-killed-attacking-chinese-convoy-in-pakistan/102265 UCA102265 A spokesman for China's consulate in Karachi said none of its nationals were killed or wounded in the attack in Balochistan Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Thousands march for rights of religious minorities in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/thousands-march-for-rights-of-religious-minorities-in-pakistan/102260 UCA102260 Minority Day reminds Pakistanis of the religious freedom envisioned by the father of the nation Mohammad Ali Jinnah Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:04:00 +0700 Pakistan drops controversial minority rights bill https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-drops-controversial-minority-rights-bill/102234 UCA102234 It's now up to a new govt to take it up as the PM has advised the president to dissolve parliament Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:46:00 +0700 Language, context challenge theological formation in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/language-context-challenge-theological-formation-in-pakistan/102217 UCA102217 Only a critical review of the priestly formation process 'will ensure a dynamic church' in South Asian nation Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:05:00 +0700 Church in Pakistan eyes additional security measures https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-in-pakistan-eyes-additional-security-measures/102142 UCA102142 Police advise churches to boost protection efforts in the wake of July 30 suicide bombing that killed at least 54 people Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:30:00 +0700 Islamic State behind blast that killed 54 in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/islamic-state-behind-blast-that-killed-54-in-pakistan/102141 UCA102141 The blast raised fears the South Asian country could be in for a bloody election period following months of political chaos Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:38:00 +0700 Suicide blast kills at least 44 in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/suicide-blast-kills-at-least-44-in-pakistan/102124 UCA102124 Explosion targeted a political gathering of government coalition partner and leading Islamic party in northwest Pakistan Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:52:00 +0700 Caritas Pakistan reaches out to flood victims https://www.ucanews.com/news/caritas-pakistan-reaches-out-to-flood-victims/102014 UCA102014 Lahore diocesan unit of the papal charity has sent teams to Punjab where the River Sutlej has flooded 14 villages Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:30:00 +0700 Lay people await participation in Pakistan Church https://www.ucanews.com/news/lay-people-await-participation-in-pakistan-church/101991 UCA101991 Clerics over-emphasize their role as leaders of the Church, which naturally diminishes the lay people, says a nun Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:08:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians fear reprisal after blasphemy allegation https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-fear-reprisal-after-blasphemy-allegation/102003 UCA102003 Muslim crowd threatens to attack Christian locality in Punjab province after finding a note insulting Islam Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:54:00 +0700 Pakistan Church leaders flay Swedish flag painted on toilets https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-leaders-flay-swedish-flag-painted-on-toilets/101941 UCA101941 Angry protests over Quran burning in Sweden continue across the Muslim-majority nation in South Asia Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:31:00 +0700 Pakistan activists clamor for powerful minority panel https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-activists-clamor-for-powerful-minority-panel/101914 UCA101914 They want a bill to guarantee the commission's autonomy before parliament ends its term in August Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:12:00 +0700 Activists slam 'smear campaign' against slain Pakistan widow https://www.ucanews.com/news/activists-slam-smear-campaign-against-slain-pakistan-widow/101852 UCA101852 Police declared Shazia Bibi, a Catholic mother of three, a blackmailer while her three rapists are still at large  Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:20:00 +0700 Pakistan Christians seek cover following Sweden Quran burning https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-seek-cover-following-sweden-quran-burning/101842 UCA101842 Jihadi outfits in the Muslim-majority nation consider Christian citizens to be agents of Western nations Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:26:00 +0700 Media outrage brings Holi back to Pakistan universities https://www.ucanews.com/news/media-outrage-brings-holi-back-to-pakistan-universities/101759 UCA101759 Leaders of religious minorities say the order banning Hindus' Holi celebration in universities was anti-constitutional Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0700 Pakistan activists decry pact to apply terror charges for blasphemy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-activists-decry-pact-to-apply-terror-charges-for-blasphemy/101702 UCA101702 Government surrendered before mobs in favor of laws often misused for personal vendetta, says Catholic rights activist Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:32:00 +0700 Pakistani migrant's last call home foretold Greek tragedy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-migrants-last-call-home-foretold-greek-tragedy/101694 UCA101694 As many as 300 Pakistanis could have been aboard the boat when it sank, says local media Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:46:00 +0700 Pakistan Church urges national unity to end economic woes https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-urges-national-unity-to-end-economic-woes/101639 UCA101639 In April and May, the cash-starved nation recorded the highest inflation rate in Asia Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:25:00 +0700 Mass evacuations as cyclone heads to Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/mass-evacuations-as-cyclone-heads-to-pakistan/101635 UCA101635 Coastal communities in southern Sindh province are set to suffer storm surges as cyclone to make landfall later this week Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:47:00 +0700 Winds, heavy rains kill at least 27 in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/winds-heavy-rains-kill-at-least-27-in-pakistan/101622 UCA101622 Meanwhile, a cyclone is making its way across the Arabian Sea toward the coastlines of Pakistan and India Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:20:00 +0700 Cash-strapped Pakistan unveils $51 billion budget https://www.ucanews.com/news/cash-strapped-pakistan-unveils-51-billion-budget/101616 UCA101616 More than half of the budget is set aside to service the country's debt while also hiking defense spending Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:26:00 +0700 Outrage in Pakistan over rights activist’s abduction https://www.ucanews.com/news/outrage-in-pakistan-over-rights-activists-abduction/101520 UCA101520 Jibran Nasir is known for his support of minorities and vocal criticism of human rights abuses Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:33:00 +0700 US-born champion of education in rural Pakistan dies https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-born-champion-of-education-in-rural-pakistan-dies/101477 UCA101477 Bishop Emeritus Ernest Boland was instrumental in starting 7 churches, 10 hostels and at least 20 schools in Punjab Wed, 31 May 2023 10:15:00 +0700 6 killed in Pakistan Taliban attack on Hungarian firm https://www.ucanews.com/news/6-killed-in-pakistan-taliban-attack-on-hungarian-firm/101410 UCA101410 About 50 fighters attacked a site owned by Budapest-headquartered MOL Group around midnight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Wed, 24 May 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Blasphemy bail ruling wins praise in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/blasphemy-bail-ruling-wins-praise-in-pakistan/101354 UCA101354 Duo set free less than a month after arrest in a country were bail applications for the offense take years to be granted Fri, 19 May 2023 10:17:00 +0700 Police guard kills 2 girl students in Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-guard-kills-2-girl-students-in-pakistan/101337 UCA101337 School, run by Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin in the restive Swat Valley, was once bombed by Taliban Wed, 17 May 2023 17:23:00 +0700 Pakistan Supreme Court rules arrest of ex-PM unlawful https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-supreme-court-rules-arrest-of-ex-pm-unlawful/101289 UCA101289 Imran Khan ordered to remain in custody under police protection for his own safety until Friday Fri, 12 May 2023 12:44:00 +0700 Christians suffer as unrest grips Pakistan https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-suffer-as-unrest-grips-pakistan/101278 UCA101278 Violent protests continue in South Asian country after former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest on May 9 Thu, 11 May 2023 15:36:00 +0700 Riots in Pakistan after former PM Khan's shock arrest https://www.ucanews.com/news/riots-in-pakistan-after-former-pm-khans-shock-arrest/101262 UCA101262 Khan has faced dozens of charges since being ousted in April -- a tactic analysts say successive Pakistan governments have used to silence their opponents Wed, 10 May 2023 12:05:00 +0700 Blasphemy lynching scares Pakistani Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/blasphemy-lynching-scares-pakistani-christians/101238 UCA101238 From 1985 to 2022, at least 86 people were killed in mob attacks for alleged blasphemy Mon, 08 May 2023 18:27:00 +0700 Pakistan Church hails late bishop for ultimate sacrifice https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-hails-late-bishop-for-ultimate-sacrifice/101201 UCA101201 First ethnic Punjabi prelate, Bishop John Joseph of Faisalabad, shot himself 25 years ago in blasphemy law protest Thu, 04 May 2023 11:45:00 +0700 Pakistani Bishop John Joseph’s sacrifice should not be forgotten https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-bishop-john-josephs-sacrifice-should-not-be-forgotten/101194 UCA101194 He was a good shepherd who did not just smell the sheep but gave his life for them Wed, 03 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Christians slam Pakistan’s ‘faulty’ census https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-slam-pakistans-faulty-census/101102 UCA101102 Many members of various minority groups, including Christians, are not being counted, they claim Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:32:00 +0700 12 die in blasts at Pakistan police station https://www.ucanews.com/news/12-die-in-blasts-at-pakistan-police-station/101099 UCA101099 Multiple explosions caused by fire in a munitions cache reported from Swat Valley in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:39:00 +0700 Neo-Christian Church attacked in Pakistan’s capital https://www.ucanews.com/news/neo-christian-church-attacked-in-pakistans-capital/101024 UCA101024 A mob of men fired bullets and pelted bricks at the Voice of Jesus Church in Islamabad's Khokhar town area Sunday Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:50:00 +0700