In a display of unity, the Rev Dale Barton of St Clements Church, Bradford, wears the flag of Pakistan, while Pakinstani Christian Asif Almas sports the Union Jack.
Christians in one of the most Muslim-dominated areas of the city are to pray for Pakistan on its election night.
The doors of St Clement’s in Barkerend Road will be open to all-comers for the special vigil from 6pm to midnight on February 18.
Vicar Mr Barton said the idea came to him following the killing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto last year and the outpouring of grief that followed, especially in Bradford where she had so many links.
He said: "We want to show the people of this parish that Christians care about the great concerns they have for Pakistan at this crucial time in its history.
''This parish is said to be the third most Muslim in the Church of England and, as this church is here to serve the people, this half night of prayer for a place so close to so many hearts is a good way to do that."
Anyone can drop in from 6pm until midnight, with more structured prayers from 7.30pm to 9pm.
i dont agree with that i knew quite a few pakistani christians and they love pakistan as much as I do,
Mashallah nice to see them offering prayer for Pakistan:)
were they in pak or outside of pak?
ive been around paki christians here in the usa and wow, the amount of hatred they have against paki muslims is staggering. its quite sad, but im sure they didnt wake up one morning and suddenly hate muslims all of a sudden. might have had bad experiences back home (and would likely to bet on it since there are some idiots back there).
ive been around paki christians here in the usa and wow, the amount of hatred they have against paki muslims is staggering. its quite sad, but im sure they didnt wake up one morning and suddenly hate muslims all of a sudden. might have had bad experiences back home (and would likely to bet on it since there are some idiots back there).
and mind to share why ur ppl are so loved by the afghans? that prolly started out of no where rite?
