Pakistan Muslims form human chain to protect Christians

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:43

The human chain tribute around St Anthony’s Church on Oct 6 in Lahore came just a fortnight after twin suicide attacks on All Saints church after a Sunday Mass killed 100 people.

Turkey hopes Pakistan can `minimise` terrorist incidents

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 01:10

India`s call for dismantling of Pakistan-based terror infrastructure received a boost on Monday when Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hoped Islamabad would be able to minimise terrorist incidents that claimed many innocent lives.

Ex-pope Benedict denies covering up sexual abuse

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 11:56

Former Pope Benedict has denied that he tried to cover up sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests, in his first direct published comments since he stepped down.

Christians fear attacks after Pakistan church bombs

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 11:45

A devastating double suicide attack on a church in northwest Pakistan has triggered fears among the country`s beleaguered Christian community that they will be targeted in a fresh wave of Islamist violence.

Set up panel to study `pathetic condition` of Christians: MP

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 19:07

An Anglo-Indian MP has asked the government to set up a panel on the lines of Justice Sachar Committee to study the "pathetic condition" of certain Christian groups in the country.

Pak Christian families forced out of homes over marriage

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 17:15

Four Christian families were forced out of their homes in Pakistan`s Punjab province after a man from the minority community married a Muslim girl, Christian leaders said on Wednesday.

Muslims poorest among religious groups: Govt survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 18:49

Among various religious groups, Muslims have the lowest living standard with the average per capita expenditure of just Rs 32.66 in a day, says a government survey.

Chidambaram cautions people against `divisive` forces

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 22:55

Cautioning people against those trying to divide them, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said such divisive forces were trying to poison even the minds of children.

Christian, Muslim clash in Egypt leaves 15 wounded

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 23:51

Egyptian security officials say a clash between Christians and Muslims that saw homes and a church burned in a southern city have left 15 people wounded.

Pope calls for mutual respect between Christians, Muslims

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 21:13

Pope Francis reached out to Muslims on Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and called on them and Christians to promote mutual respect.

Malaysia withdraw bill allowing unilateral conversion of child

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 14:30

Malaysia has withdrawn a controversial bill which allows one parent to give consent for the religious conversion of a child following an outcry that it discriminated against non-Muslim minorities in the country.