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The Persecution & Prayer Alert (Special Edition) The Voice of the Martyrs, Canada http://www.persecution.net Thursday, January 15, 2004 *********************************** Special edition Persecution and Prayer Alerts are sent out only when news breaks that cannot wait until our regular weekly publication. ***********************************

Car Bombing at Bible Society Injuries Eleven (Pakistan)

A car bombing outside the Bible Society office in Karachi in southern Pakistan today, injured at least eleven people. Prior to the attack, police had received notice that the Bible Society office would be targeted and so were on guard when the explosion happened. A motorcycle drove by and a small explosive device, possibly a fire cracker, was thrown at the officers. Several minutes later, while investigating the first explosion, a nearby car bomb exploded. Several vehicles in close proximity were destroyed and one wall of the historic Holy Trinity Anglican Church was seriously damaged. Among the injured are six police officers and two employees of the Bible Society, none seriously. Pictures of the attack are available through a link at http://www.persecution.net/pnp_se.htm.

This is the first attack of this type against Christians in Pakistan in over a year. No one has yet claimed responsibility. According to VOM spokesman, Glenn Penner, “I have a deep concern that this is only the beginning of a rising swell of violence against Christians in Pakistan. Islamic militantism is by no means under control in this nation. We need to be praying for the government of Pakistan and praying that Christians will be wise in knowing how to conduct themselves in these increasingly dangerous days.”

Pray for a quick recovery for those injured in this attack. Pray that those responsible will be brought to justice.

For more information on persecution in Pakistan, go to http://www.persecution.net/country/pakistan.htm. *********************************** The Persecution & Prayer Alert is a ministry of The Voice of the Martyrs, Canada. (Mailing address: P.O. Box 117, Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 4L5) Tel. (905) 670.9721. Fax: (905) 670.7642. Website: http://www.persecution.net *********************************** Contact Person: Glenn Penner, Communications Director.

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