Thursday 6 August 2009

PAKISTAN PARLIAMENT OBSERVE TWO MINUTES OF SILENCE FOR MARTYRED CHRISTIANS

Pakistan Parliament was gracious enough to observe two minutes of silence for the Christians who were martyred recently in Gojra. Here's part of the story:
Pakistan Parliament on Monday condemned killings of Christians in Gojra on August 1 after Pakistan Federal Minister for Minorities, Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti presented a resolution urging parliament to condemn violence against Christians.
Pakistan Parliament unanimously passed Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti’s resolution to condemn Christians’ killings in Gojra.
The speakers extended their sympathies to the victims’ families and called for strong action against culprits.
The resolution urged the Pakistan Parliament to condemn the attack of burning of houses of Christians at Korian and Gojra and extend people’s sympathy and solidarity with the victims’ families