Pakistani Christian brings joy to the poor and destitute at Eid
Naveed Masih and his friends have been taking care of the homeless on Lahore s streets since 2019
Naveed Masih (right) and his friend take care of Abdul Aziz on the streets of Lahore. (Photo: Kamran Chaudhry)
As Muslims in Pakistan celebrated the Eid al-Adha festival, Naveed Masih set out in his rickshaw looking for homeless people sheltered under a bridge of the Lahore Metro bus service.
“The Bible says help each other,” reads a banner depicting a Bible emblazoned on the rear of the Christian s rickshaw.
At the Anarkali station, he found Abdul Aziz, a rag picker, sleeping on the footpath with a worn-out plastic sack serving as a blanket.
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A Christian man in Pakistan is now in hiding with his family after being acquitted of blasphemy charges, for which he had already served over 10 years of a life sentence.
International Christian Concern (ICC) reports that the Lahore High Court acquitted Imran Ghafur Masih on Monday. The family has gone into hiding due to potential threats from extremists.
The development was a surprise for Imran’s family. “It is a day of resurrection for us,” Naveed Masih, Imran’s brother, tells ICC. “God has heard our cry and we are very thankful to him. It’s a Christmas gift for us.”
Imran Ghafur Masih Released After More Than a Decade Behind Bars
12/15/2020 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that the Lahore High Court has acquitted Imran Ghafur Masih, a Christian sentenced to life in prison under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. According to Imran’s family, they have moved into hiding following the acquittal due to potential threats from extremists.
On December 15, the Lahore High Court acquitted Imran after he spent more than 10 years in prison for allegedly committing blasphemy. The development came as a shock to Imran’s family. “
It is a day of resurrection for us,” Naveed Masih, Imran’s brother, told ICC. “
God Has Heard Our Cry : Christian Man Acquitted of Blasphemy and Released from Life Sentence in Pakistan
12-15-2020
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A Christian man in Pakistan has been acquitted of blasphemy and released from prison after serving 10 years of a life sentence.
International Christian Concern (ICC) reports the Lahore High Court has acquitted Imran Ghafur Masih, a Christian sentenced to life in prison under Pakistan s blasphemy laws.
According to Imran s family, they have moved into hiding following the acquittal due to potential threats from Islamic extremists.
The high court reached its decision in Imran s case on Dec. 15 and ordered him to be immediately released. The development came as a shock to Imran s family.