A rights group in Pakistan is sounding the alarm after a shocking assassination attempt on a Christian pastor in Islamabad. The attack on Pastor Kamran Naaz highlights a rising tide of violence against the country’s Christian community, according to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM).
This isn’t just a one-off incident, the group says. It’s part of a larger pattern of threats and attacks designed to stamp out religious diversity and quiet down voices for peace. Christians in Pakistan face daily fears of violence, discrimination, and persecution, making their lives a constant struggle.
VOPM calls out the Pakistani government for failing to protect religious minorities, especially Christians who have called this country home for generations. “When leaders stay silent on this kind of brutality, they share the blame,” the group stated. “This assault on a man of faith isn’t just personal—it’s a bold show of religious intolerance meant to scare an entire peaceful community.”
Across Pakistan, people are speaking up, demanding real change. The Christian community isn’t asking for favors; they just want the basic right to live without the shadow of violence hanging over them. Church leaders should guide their flocks safely, without worrying about becoming targets.
VOPM urges immediate steps to protect lives and dignity in Pakistan. “The world needs to recognize this as a full-on assault on religious freedom,” they said. “No more ignoring the cries of the oppressed. Christians’ lives matter, and their safety is not up for debate.”
If the government keeps looking the other way on attacks against Christians in Pakistan, the international community should step in and hold them accountable. The group is clear: enough is enough. It’s time for justice, for the persecuted to be heard, and for those behind the hate to face real consequences.
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