High
Church Demolished
A historic church building was demolished by municipal authorities citing zoning irregularities despite pending high court stay orders.
Punjab, Pakistan• Dec 12, 2024• Ongoing
Incident Facts
Location:Punjab, Pakistan
Perpetrators:Local municipal enforcement with extremist backing
Victims:St. Thomas Presbyterian Community (350 believers)
Status:Ongoing
Timeline
Dec 12, 2024
Heavy machinery arrived under heavy police escort
Dec 13, 2024
Congregation assembled for outdoor worship in protest
Dec 20, 2024
Legal challenge filed in Provincial High Court
RCA Analysis
Discriminatory land and zoning regulations are frequently weaponized against religious minorities in South Asia to dispossess vulnerable communities.
Sources & Verified Reports
- →Barnabas Aid
- →International Christian Concern
Prayer Points
- ✦Pray for legal restitution and land rights for the displaced congregation.
- ✦Pray for provision of temporary worship spaces for families.
