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Summary Christian community staged a protest rally as their church was set on fire by protestors on Friday.
Thousands of Christians participated in the rally by lightening candles and gas cylinders.Addressing the protestors, Christian leaders, Akram Gul, Ishaq Teto, and others demanded the government to take appropriate and effective steps for protection of rights and assets of minorities.They said that if the government felt it couldn’t do so, it should take out the white strip (representing minorities) from National flag; adding that the government had failed to take adequate steps for protection of minorities.They urged on President, PM, interior minister and chief minister to take a personal on-spot perspective of the situation; citing Islamic teachings and adherence to peace, harmony and inter0-faith co-existence.The community leaders also expressed their grievances about wastage of 80-year old record, and Rs.6 million worth of damages, requesting CJP to take notice of the issue.They also warned that if their demands are not met properly, they would extend the phase of protest on country level.
