WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistani Christians living in Washington metro area held a vigil and protest demonstration over killings in Gojra violence earlier this month, demanding repeal of blasphemy laws and praying for peace and unity in the nation. Community activist Victor Gill led a one-minute silence in remembrance of Gojra violence victims at a demonstration here on Thursday. Pakistani-American Muslims also expressed solidarity with them for protection of rights of all citizens.
A Pakistan embassy spokesman, sent by Ambassador Husain Haqqani, assured peaceful demonstrators outside the embassy that Islamabad is committed to protecting the rights of all minorities as enshrined in the constitution. He said the government is investigating the incident to bring those responsible to justice.
The protestors carrying placards proceeded to the White House and prayed for peace in the world. They prayed for peace, progress and solidarity of Pakistan and restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Prominent among the participants were Manny Alam, Thomas Bhatti, Alfreda Gill Earnest Gulab, Manzur Alam, Sam Mall, Rev. Safeer Alam, Rev Emmanuel Masih, Rev James Latif, Rev, Azhar Alam, Rev Javed Dean, Father Domonic Isaac, Rev Emmanuel Nasir and Rev Shahbaz Khan.
(APP)
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