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Much Needed Donations Repel The Danger Of Saint Joseph Hospice`s Closure

Seeing the rising urgency among the donors of the hospice and their demands for more donating options, Lucy O’Donoghue-Friends of the Hospice Coordinator announced that a paypal account has been set up facilitating the donors.

(RAWALPINDI) - The Saint Joseph’s Hospice, Rawalpindi had been running low of funds to the verge of closure. The expenses of running this charitable institution working exceeded far beyond funds available past few months so much so that the administration had announced possible closure of the Hospice.

In this regard, Sister Walsh was determined to keep the hospice running said: I will fight to keep the hospice open, as closing seems too painful an option.

Protest Staged Against No Quota Reserved For Minorities In PM`s Youth Loan Scheme

No quota reserved for the minorities in the Prime Minister’s Youth Loan Scheme censured by Human rights and religious sectors.

(LAHORE ) - A Pakistani Christian news agency- Pakistan Christian Post argues that quota system for minorities in various schemes run by federal and provincial governments has been ignored.

They further claim that these quota systems were aimed to bring side-lined religious communities of the Pakistani society into mainstream.

Priest Asks Pakistan Government to Return Saint Francis High School

...we protest and demand that the Punjab Government return Saint Francis High School, Anarkali, Lahore, to the Church.

(LAHORE) - Saint Francis High School, Anarkali, Lahore was established in 1842. It served the people of the subcontinent and after the foundation of Pakistan in 1947.

This School served our beloved nation and many students received good standard education and discipline of life and are serving the nation. It was a renowned School. The Christians were running the school with commitment and zeal to up lift the nation.

Poll: US, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan Biggest Threats to World Peace

United States was ranked as the greatest threat to the world peace by 24 percent of the countries, according to the survey report.

(KABUL) - According to a new poll report, United States of America, Pakistan, China and Afghanistan are the top four nations which poses threats to the world peace.

WIN/Gallup International conducted the global survey, where residents of 68 countries were questioned on everything from the global economy to politics and living conditions.

Ullema`s Constitution

Internationally everyone is turning to interfaith dialogue and agreeing to other faiths but you should not impose for this rigid Islamic Jihadist.

(ISLAMABAD) - Throughout the Christmas celebration, 2013, Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilwal Bhutto Zardari claimed that I want to see some sort of Christian Prime Minister in Pakistan within my lifetime.

He greeted Merry Christmas to every Christian worldwide and particularly to Pakistani Christian believers. With his statement, the roars connected with Pakistani non secular politicians raise at the same time the other people.

Dreary Christmas Behind Bars For A Man Accused of Blasphemy

“Every Christian household in this area is being told to immediately vacate their houses. This time you are verbally warned, but the next time you will be burned and killed.” - letter was sent to a Christian colony in Wassanpura, Lahore

(LAHORE) - A Christian held captive in a Pakistani prison disclosed an account of his ordeal to an international organization from his prison cell about the trials surrounding his detention and present confinement.

Adnan Prince, a Pakistani Christian 26 years of age who is publicly known as Adnan Masih was accused by his colleague of committing blasphemy. Subsequent to the accusation, Adnan went into hiding, however, returned a month later after police hooked a number of of his family members.

Bright Future for Bright Students from France

The Ambassador stated the particular scholarships or grants will certainly inspire better relations between males and females, and can encourage sexual category equilibrium.

(ISLAMABAD) - Based on the latest overseas standing headline just about all Pakistani educational facilities didn't ensure they are at the top of global entries. Coping with Pakistan's fiscal limitations, any Pakistani pupil can certainly dream to live overseas.

A couple weeks ago, The French embassy reported it is associated with the next round of scholarships or grants on with Rs. 4 million intended for shining and deserving students through 10 Pakistani Colleges.

Christmas - Time to Remember the Special Ones

Christians of Pakistan always try to celebrate the Christmas in their best available resources.

(LONDON) - When it comes to the celebrations of Christmas so much to be seen everywhere in the world in terms of decorations, shopping, food and much more. With the passage of time, the Christmas has become a global festival irrespective of the fact that the basis of this festival is the cornerstone of Christianity.

The celebration of Christmas in Pakistan, which is dominantly a Muslim country, has also taken a different turn during the past few years.

SLMP Wins Blasphemy Case in Pakistan

Group sees difficult case through to the end and a woman accused of a serious crime is allowed to return to her family.

(LAHORE) - Eventually reality prevailed and 56 year old Agnes won her case after a difficult three years.

According to the report publicized by "Sharing Life Ministry Pakistan" (SLMP), Agnes, a mother of 5, was arrested on blasphemy charges on January, 2011, when a regional property dealer filed a report with police station in the city Faisalabad.

Taliban Shadow District Governor Killed in Herat Province

Adraskan district chief Haji Lal Mohammad Omarzai confirmed that the shadow governor and deputy governor of the Taliban group in Shindand were killed during the operations.

(KABUL) - According to local authorities in western Herat province of Afghanistan, Taliban shadow district governor for Shindand was killed during a military operation by Afghan special forces.

A local security official in Adraskan district confirmed the report and said seven other militants were also killed during the operation.