A concise history of Pakistani Christians by Emmanuel Zafar
Subtitle: (Second Edition)
By: A Concise History of Pakistani Christians
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: Humsookhan Publication
Published: 2025
Place of publication: UK
Format: History
Number of pages: 536
Copyright date: 9 October 2025
Other titles: Second Edition
First sentence: The advent of St. Thomas in the Indo-Pak sub-continent and Christianity
in the first century:
Description: Secod Edition pages 535
Notes: No
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1; title: A brief history of the Church in Indo-Pakistan; title: 1.	Christianity in the first century:; title: 2.	The Scattering of the Thomai Christians; title: 3.	Christian Presence During Muhammad Bin Qasim’s Invasion; title: 4.	Christianity under the Ghori Dynasty (1187–1206); title: 5.	The Slave Dynasty and Christianity: Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (1206–1210); title: 6.	Sultan Shams-ud-Din Iltutmish (1211–1236); title: 7.	Christianity during the Turk Sultanate; title: 8.	Sultan Ala-ud-Din Khilji (1296–1316); title: 9.	Sultan Feroze Shah Tughluq (1351–1388); title: 10.	Vasco da Gama’s Arrival and the Christian Legacy in the Subcontinent (1498); title: 11.	Cultural Influence and Christian Expansion; title: 12.	Christianity during the Mughal Empire: The Era of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605); title: 13.	The First Jesuit Mission (1580); title: 14.	The Second Jesuit Mission (1591); title: 15.	The Third Jesuit Mission and Evangelical Expansion (1594–1604); title: 16.	Christianity and Diplomacy during Emperor Noor-ud-Din Jahangir’s Reign (1605–1637); title: 17.	Captain William Hawkins and the British East India Company (1608–1611); title: 18.	Sir Thomas Roe’s Mission and Anglo-Mughal Trade Relations (1615–1618); title: 19.	Religious visitors and limited evangelism; title: 20.	Christianity under emperor Shahab-ud-din shah Jahan (1627–1652); title: 21.	The Portuguese conflict in Bengal (1631); title: 22.	Suppression of Christian Institutions; title: 23.	Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir’s Reign (1658–1707); title: 24.	Catholic mission in Sindh during the seventeenth century; title: 25.	Political turmoil and religious repression (1622–1672); title: 26.	Christianity under later Mughal Emperors; title: 27.	Emperor Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712); title: 28.	Emperor Farrukhsiyar (1713–1719); title: 29.	Christians in Punjab during the Invasions of Ahmed Shah Abdali (1748–1760); title: 30.	Christianity under Sikh Rule (1769–1839); title: 31.	The Church under British Rule in India (1843–1872); title: 32.	The Battlefield of Chillianwala (1849); title: 33.	Catholic Missions and Ecclesiastical Expansion; title: 34.	Catholic Missions in Colonial India; title: 35.	The Catholic Church: Legacy and Leadership; title: 36.	Pope Benedict XVI: Defender of Tradition; title: 37.	The Apostolic Nunciature in Pakistan:; title: 38.	The Catholic Church in Independent Pakistan; title: 39.	Pre-Independence Ecclesiastical Structure; title: 40.	Archdiocese of Lahore: Origins and ecclesiastical development; title: 41.	Territorial jurisdiction and early expansion; title: 42.	Missionary Milestones; title: 43.	Elevation to Archdiocese (1994); title: 44.	Archbishops of Lahore; title: 45.	Archdiocese of Karachi; title: 46.	Multan Diocese; title: 47.	Rawalpindi-Islamabad Diocese; title: 48.	Hyderabad Diocese; title: 49.	Apostolic Prefecture of Quetta; title: 50.	Faisalabad Diocese; title: 51.	Cardinal Joseph Cordeiro: First Pakistani Cardinal; title: 52.	Pope John Paul II's Historic Visit to Pakistan; title: 53.	Mother Teresa’s Visit to Pakistan; title: 54.	Protestant Missions in Pakistan; title: 55.	The Church Missionary Society and Early British Evangelism in Pakistan; title: 56.	Anglican Church in India; title: 57.	Missionary Society (CMS) to operate in the Indo-Pak subcontinent.; title: 58.	American Presbyterian Church (Now Lahore Church Council – LCC); title: 59.	in Sharaqpur, Shahdrah, and Lahore.; title: 60.	Presbyterian Church (U.P. Church); title: 61.	United Presbyterian Church (U.P. Church); title: 62.	Church of Scotland (Presbyterian); title: 63.	Methodist Church; title: 64.	Formation of the Church of Pakistan (1970); title: 65.	Lahore Diocese; title: 66.	A Closing Chapter in Colonial Ecclesiastical Leadership; title: 67.	Indigenous Church Leadership Bishop Inayat Masih; title: 68.	A Pillar of Ecumenical Leadership; title: 69.	Visits of the Archbishops of Canterbury; title: 70.	The Visit of Queen Elizabeth II; title: 71.	Raiwind Diocese:; title: 72.	Sialkot Diocese:; title: 73.	Faisalabad Diocese:; title: 74.	Multan Diocese:; title: 75.	Diocese of Karachi (Established 1963); title: 76.	Hyderabad Diocese:; title: 77.	Peshawar Diocese:; title: 78.	Bishop Azad Marshall:; title: 79.	Presbyterian church of Pakistan; title: 80.	Union of Presbyterians; title: 81.	The Salvation Army:; title: 82.	Lutheran Church:; title: 83.	ARP Church:; title: 84.	Seventh-day Adventist (SDA); title: 85.	The Pentecostal Churches in Pakistan:; title: 86.	Full Gospel Assembly; title: 87.	Pakistan Gospel Assembly:; title: 88.	International Gospel Movement; title: 89.	Lump Fellowship International; title: 90.	Assembly of God; title: 91.	New Apostolic Pentecostal Church; title: 92.	One In Christ Ministries; title: 93.	Rasooli Kalasia, Pakistan; title: 94.	Pakistan Evangelism Church; title: 95.	Siloam Biblical Christian churches of Pakistan; title: 96.	Maranatha Revival Crusade Church:; title: 97.	Grace Bible Church of Pakistan; title: 98.	Revival Church: Legacy of Bishop Akram Daniel; title: 99.	Covenant Ministries Fellowship International:; title: 100.	Pakistan Christian Fellowship of International (PCFI); title: 101.	Afghan Border Crusade (ABC); title: 102.	TEAM Mission; title: 103.	Brethren Church; title: 104.	Indus Christian Fellowship (ICF); title: 105.	Pakistan Mission of International (Foreign Mission Association)Pakistan Christian Fellowship of International (PCFI); title: 106.	System of Indirect Minorities’ Representation in General Elections 2008; title: 107.	Election and Presidency of Asif Ali Zardari; title: 108.	80-Point Constitutional Package and Minority Representation; title: 109.	Christian representatives selected for reserved seats; title: 110.	Appointment of Paul Bhatti following the martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti; title: 111.	Electoral Reform Efforts in Pakistan; title: 112.	Minority Representation in the Senate of Pakistan; title: 113.	Formation of Punjab Coalition Government – June 2008; title: 114.	Christian Representation in Punjab Assembly (2008); title: 115.	Christian Representation in Sindh; title: 116.	Christian Representation in KPK; title: 117.	Christian Representation in Baluchistan; title: 118.	Sanction of 5% job quota for religious minorities:; title: 119.	Punjab government also reserves 5% quota for Minorities:; title: 120.	Taliban attack on Taisar town Christian community – April 22, 2009; title: 121.	Attack on Christian Community in Khuda Ki Basti – April 22, 2009; title: 122.	Attack on Christian Chak 190/9-AL in Sahiwal on the accusation of blasphemy; title: 123.	Violent mob attack on the Christian community in Bahmaniwala; title: 124.	Blasphemy Case Filed in Gojra; title: 125.	Legal Action and Cross FIR Against Christians; title: 126.	Judicial Inquiry into Gojra Incident; title: 127.	Extra-Judicial Killing of Fanish Masih in Sambrial; title: 128.	Sangowali Incident, a village in District Gujranwala; title: 129.	Presidential Assent for Minority Representation in the Senate; title: 130.	Constitutional Reform Committee’s Role; title: 131.	Senate Composition After Amendment; title: 132.	Continued Discrimination in Leadership Eligibility; title: 133.	19th Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf; title: 134.	Senate Election 2012 After the 18th Amendment; title: 135.	A Minority Leader Kamran Micheal; title: 136.	Senator Khalil Tahir; title: 137.	Hari Ram Kishori Lal:; title: 138.	Dr. Ashok Kumar and Gian Chand; title: 139.	John Kenneth Williams; title: 140.	Krishna Kumari Kohli; title: 141.	Anwar Lal Dean; title: 142.	Senate Elections 2018:; title: 143.	Attack on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church; title: 144.	J. Salik Challenges Minority Representation System in Supreme Court; title: 145.	Supreme Court of Pakistan Urges Direct Elections for Minorities; title: 146.	Extra-Judicial Killing of Two Christian Brothers in Faisalabad; title: 147.	Asia Bibi: Arrest and Death Sentence on Blasphemy Charges; title: 148.	Nationwide Protests and Unrest; title: 149.	Martyrdom of Governor Salman Taseer; title: 150.	Profile of Mumtaz Qadri; title: 151.	Shahbaz Bhatti; title: 152.	Paul Bhatti announces forgiveness in Rome; title: 153.	Shahbaz Bhatti Memorial Trust (SBMT); title: 154.	Akram Masih Gill; title: 155.	Arif Masih Case; title: 156.	Blasphemy Allegations in Gujranwala; title: 157.	Extremist Attack on St. Thomas Church in Wah Cantt; title: 158.	Death of Christian Man Accused of Blasphemy in Karachi Jail; title: 159.	Rimsha Masih Blasphemy Case; title: 160.	The Joseph Colony Lahore Incident; title: 161.	Sawan Masih Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy; title: 162.	General Elections 2013; title: 163.	Mian Nawaz Sharif; title: 164.	Minority Representation in the National Assembly; title: 165.	Shahid Khaqan Abbasi; title: 166.	Mian Shahbaz Sharif; title: 167.	Minority Representation in the Punjab Assembly; title: 168.	Syed Qaim Ali Shah Jillani; title: 169.	Imran Khan; title: 170.	Notable Minority MPs in 2018; title: 171.	Sindh Provincial Assembly; title: 172.	Provincial Assembly of (KPK); title: 173.	Provincial Assembly of Baluchistan; title: 174.	Peshawar Church bombing; title: 175.	Burning of the Church in Mardan; title: 176.	Supreme Court of Pakistan's decision regarding the Peshawar Church; title: 177.	Political Landscape in Baluchistan (2013–2018); title: 178.	Reserved seats in the Baluchistan Assembly; title: 179.	Hendery Masih Shot Dead; title: 180.	Electoral Reform Efforts in Pakistan:; title: 181.	Kot Radha Kishan Incident; title: 182.	Youhanabad Lahore Church bombings; title: 183.	The bombers targeted two churches, Saint John Catholic Church and Christ Church.; title: 184.	Suicide bombing on Easter Sunday; title: 185.	Militant Threats Against Pakistan’s Christian Minority:; title: 186.	Blasphemy Case Against Christian Man in Pakistan; title: 187.	Tragic Death of Christian Student; title: 188.	Pakistani Christians ‘attacked’ as land dispute escalates; title: 189.	Pakistan General Election 2018; title: 190.	General Elections 2024; title: 191.	Anthony Naveed; title: 192.	Pakistani Christian accused of petty crime beaten to death; title: 193.	Few Key Attacks on Christians in Pakistan; title: 194.	Martyrdom of Pervez Masih; title: 195.	Martyrdom of two Christians in’ Rah e Najat’ operation in Swat