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World Service,13 Feb 1997,29 mins

Violence Against Christians in Pakistan

Focus on Faith

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Christians call on Pakistan government to investigate violence against them. Rioting began in the city of Bahawalnagar after Christians were accused of destroying a copy of the Qur'an. Three churches were burnt down in the violence. Also on the programme, why church-going in Britain is a dying habit, yet Australian churches are filling up.

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