Pakistan

Caritas Pakistan’s Response to Anti-Christian Violence and the Restoration of Hope

Caritas Pakistan’s Response to Anti-Christian Violence and the Restoration of Hope

Last week, a group of Islamic terrorists launched attacks on a Christian community in Jaranwala, situated in eastern Pakistan. This onslaught resulted in the vandalisation and desecration of churches as well as the destruction of homes, triggered by allegations of blasphemy against the Quran attributed to two Christian members of the community. The recent acts ...

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IMMEDIATE RELIEF NEEDED FOR VICTIMS IMPACTED BY EXTREME FLOODING IN PAKISTAN

IMMEDIATE RELIEF NEEDED FOR VICTIMS IMPACTED BY EXTREME FLOODING IN PAKISTAN

xrAs the death toll continues to rise in Pakistan due to extreme rainfall and flooding, Caritas Internationalis has launched an Emergency Appeal to provide relief for victims of this unprecedented natural disaster. More than a third of the country has been completely submerged by the heaviest recorded monsoon rains in a decade, leaving the country’s ...

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CARITAS ON THE GROUND IN PAKISTAN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY RECORD-BREAKING MONSOON RAINS

CARITAS ON THE GROUND IN PAKISTAN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY RECORD-BREAKING MONSOON RAINS

Caritas is working alongside the Pakistan Goverment in supporting communities affected by the heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding, particularly in Karachi and Balochistan. Over 150 people have died, and over 160 injured, as a result of flash flooding in the country and these numbers are expected to rise. In Balochistan and Sindh, torrential rainfall ...

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CARITAS IS CALLING ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO NOT FORGET QUAKE VICTIMS IN AFGHANISTAN

CARITAS IS CALLING ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO NOT FORGET QUAKE VICTIMS IN AFGHANISTAN

Caritas Internationalis is calling on Confederation members to support Cordaid in response to the developing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. On 22 June a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Patika province killing at least 1,000 people and injuring an estimated 2,000 others. Khost and other nearby provinces have also been affected. To date, both Caritas Austria and ...

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Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Caritas believes that no one should be left behind and our national organisations in affected countries are ramping up efforts to raise awareness and provide assstance to those in need.

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