Pakistan

Praise Points

A strong national identity: “From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth” (Acts 17:26).

Agricultural abundance and natural resources: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1).

Prayer Points

Religious extremism and intolerance (including misuse of blasphemy laws): “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16).

Corruption and injustice: “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees” (Isaiah 10:1).

Poverty and inequality: “Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor Him” (Proverbs 14:31).

A Call to Salvation

Teach sound doctrine faithfully: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

Preserve unity across denominations: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

Pakistan, founded in 1947 as a homeland for Muslims after the partition of India, carries a history marked by both cultural richness and deep struggles. Its heritage is woven with Islamic traditions, Sufi practices, colorful festivals like Basant, and strong family values emphasizing respect and hospitality. Christianity, though a minority faith, has had a presence since colonial times through missionaries who established schools, hospitals, and churches.

Leaders like Dr. Robert Clark (the “apostle of the Punjab”) and pioneers from the Church Missionary Society and Catholic missions played a role in planting Christian roots in the region. Yet today, Pakistani Christian teenagers face discrimination in education, limited job opportunities, and the weight of social stigma, often feeling forced to hide their faith. This is worsened by Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, which are frequently misused to falsely accuse Christians, leading to arrests, violence, and fear within the community.

Disunity among Christians stems from denominational divides, leadership conflicts, and fear of persecution, which weakens their collective witness. Biblically, Pakistani Christians must return to unity in Christ, living out forgiveness, courage, and love (John 17:21; Ephesians 4:3) so that Christianity does not dwindle into extinction in the land.