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Pakistan

Pakistan
This needy Pakistani family benefits from Barnabas Aid’s feeding programme

Tradition traces the beginnings of Christianity in Pakistan to the mission work of the apostle Thomas, and some churches in Ancient India have a long history. The subsequent Islamic conquest eliminated Christianity in the region for several hundred years. However a significant Christian population has grown over the last couple of centuries and believers now number some 3.6 million people in a population of 160 million, the largest minority group in Pakistan ahead of Hindus, Baha’i and others.

In 1956 Pakistan became an Islamic Republic (the country is 96% Muslim), and since 1991 policy has increasingly been influenced by an Islamist minority.

Christians are under heavy pressure in Pakistan. It is estimated that 75% of Christians are marginalised in the lowest strata of society, working in brick-kilns, as sweepers, sewer cleaners or labourers. Barnabas Aid supports many projects in Pakistan including a large feeding programme in multiple communities, Christian schools, health, Scriptures provision, support for pastors, practical support and women’s issues.

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