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[[Christian persecution|Persecution of Christians]] in [[Pakistan]] is endemic. The [[Islam]]ic state is one where [[Christians]] are second-class citizens, usually permitted only to do the most menial and dirty jobs. Attacks on [[church]]es, murders, assaults, and rape are often reported. Mob violence against Christians is overlooked.  

[[Christian persecution|Persecution of Christians]] in [[Pakistan]] is endemic. The [[Islam]]ic state is one where [[Christians]] suffer from institutionalized discrimination and are second-class citizens, usually permitted only to do the most menial and dirty jobs. Attacks on [[church]]es, murders, assaults, and rape are often reported. Mob violence against Christians is overlooked.  

Under Pakistani law, Christians may be arrested for crimes of "blasphemy," and if convicted face a possible death penalty.

Under Pakistani law, Christians may be arrested for crimes of "blasphemy," and if convicted face a possible death penalty.<ref>https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/pakistan/</ref>

Some people accused of blasphemy have been lynched by crowds. Lawyers, judges and those seeking to reform the blasphemy laws have also been threatened, attacked or even killed.

Some people accused of blasphemy have been lynched by crowds. Lawyers, judges and those seeking to reform the blasphemy laws have also been threatened, attacked or even killed.