Asher John

Pakistan Correspondent

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2 months ago

Asia 2 months ago

Presbyterian church of Pakistan leaders reconcile after years of division, pursue stronger witness through unity

By Asher John

In a significant turn of events, the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan (PCP) has emerged from years of division and legal battles to reunite its fractured ranks, raising hope for a stronger, more cohesive denomination.
3 months ago

Asia 3 months ago

Pakistani Christians laud Senate’s approval of bill increasing minimum marriage age for Christians to 18 years

By Asher John

Pakistani Christians have lauded the Senate of Pakistan for approving the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2023 that increases the minimum marriage age for Christians from 16 to 18 years.
3 months ago

Asia 3 months ago

Upcoming election renews Pakistani Christians’ demand for meaningful democratic representation in government

By Asher John

As Pakistan heads into general elections this Thursday, February 8, Pakistani Christians appear dejected over the electoral system for their parliamentary representation.
4 months ago

Asia 4 months ago

Pakistani Christians laud lifting of compulsion on studying Islam in schools

By Asher John

Christians in Pakistan have breathed a sigh of relief over the government’s decision to make Islamic studies not compulsory for non-Muslim students in schools at all levels.
4 months ago

Asia 4 months ago

Pakistan minorities seek promises of protection as election nears

By Asher John

As Pakistan gears up for general elections on February 8, the country’s religious minorities, including Christians, have launched a countrywide community engagement campaign as part of efforts to draw the attention of the mainstream political parties toward the challenges facing minorities.

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Asher John

Articles by Asher John

Presbyterian church of Pakistan leaders reconcile after years of division, pursue stronger witness through unity

Pakistani Christians laud Senate’s approval of bill increasing minimum marriage age for Christians to 18 years

Upcoming election renews Pakistani Christians’ demand for meaningful democratic representation in government

Pakistani Christians laud lifting of compulsion on studying Islam in schools

Pakistan minorities seek promises of protection as election nears

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