Faith
Christian Communities Win Temporary Relief in Islamabad Eviction Fight
Faith Facts
- Over 25,000 Christians in Islamabad received temporary relief after Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court halted imminent evictions.
- The court directed authorities to finalize regulations within four weeks to legalize these informal settlements.
- Christian leaders welcomed the ruling but said they remain cautious about whether housing-rights orders will be enforced.
Archbishop Joseph Arshad said, “The decision reflects a constructive move toward addressing the long-standing concerns of vulnerable citizens.”