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Happy and relieved to be getting released<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

Please sign our petition (click here)<\/a> Fox News report (click here)<\/a> Premier Christian radio Interview (click here)<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n

After an unexpected and rare show of unity amongst charities 16 Pak-Christians almost had their court fines paid by a collaborative between Urdu Church
\n in the Hands of God; TROTB Ministries; Voice of the Persecuted; Jubilee Campaign and your BPCA.  As we were about to pay the fines brother Farrukh
\n Saif  weighed in with a wonderful offer to pay half the fines, meaning that the collaborative became an unprecedented union of six charities,
\n a matching that many would call a miracle in itself.  <\/p>\n

The tacit message here is that charities in Thailand who are fed up with the ongoing re-persecution of Pak-Christians are willing to pull out all the stops
\n to help.  God is working in mysterious ways in Thailand for definite, as despite a common belief that Pak-Christians are divided, unity amongst
\n the persecuted asylum seekers is stronger than ever.  <\/p>\n

Last month after the death of Shafqat Nasir the family wanted to send the body back to Pakistan to be buried – the land of their forefathers and a land
\n that Pak-Christians still adore and have fond memories of despite their predicament. The BPCA had to refuse the cost of the funeral as our priority
\n has to be the living rather than the deceased, especially with our meagre funds. Despite this our young brave and passionate officer Christian Malik,
\n scraped the costs together for the funeral by taking small donations from the entirety of the Pak-Christians in Thailand who were moved by the
\n loss of a brother. Giving up tiny amounts each, Pak-Christians showed the enviable type of unity that few experience in their lifetime and eventually
\n collected the funds for the funeral with a small donation from the BPCA.  Their passion for the country they have been forced to leave is an illustration
\n of the difficult but forced decision they had to make to leave the place of their ancestors.<\/p>\n

On Friday all 16 asylum seekers were set free from jail which was an unique and astonishing event, that was met with great joy by all humanitarian groups
\n working with Pakistan and the asylum seeker community.  Papa Thongchai, a Thai citizen and long time supporter and friend of Pakistani Christians,
\n has met with all the victims and informs us that they are well and thankful to God for their freedom.<\/p>\n

Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the BPCA, said: <\/p>\n

“Yesterday we received the fantastic news that all 16 victims were set free from prison without having to go to court. I thank God for this and
\n I am a believer that God can use any situation, person or predicament to bring about His purposes or to show His glory.  It has come to my
\n knowledge that a passionate Pakistani Pastor who paid a bribe to free them because he could not bear to see the families struggle or let their
\n children go through the horrendous conditions in the IDC. The money was scraped through members of his congregation who gave up hard earned money earned
\n illegally, at a pittance for their efforts.  While we are very glad to see the families freed, the BPCA does not condone bribery nor
\n would we enter into it.  Bribes are not accountable and although these victims avoided the awful IDC, by them not entering it and paying subsequent bail
\n fines, they are prevented from obtaining the guaranteed two year protection from re-arrest. Nevertheless the BPCA are grateful for the generosity, and sacrifice that has led to emancipation of suffering Pak-Christians.”<\/span> <\/p>\n

Christian Malik, our officer in Thailand said: <\/p>\n

“Living in constant fear of discovery by the authorities takes a great toll on these vulnerable members of our community.  These families are safe
\n for now but without actual asylum status they can never be at peace.  We hope the Thai Government will either decide to accept UNHCR documentation
\n or preferably ratify UN conventions for asylum.”<\/p>\n

Our Chuffed appeal for Thailand<\/span> (click here)<\/a> <\/b>\n<\/p>\n

Please consider giving to our work for the innocent. Donations can be sent using these bank details: <\/span>

Payee: BPCA<\/strong>
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Sort Code: 20-44-22
Account number: 43163318
Bank: Barclays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ref: Love for Pak-Christians in Thailand <\/span><\/p>\n

For international donations please use these details:<\/span>
IBAN: GB62 BARC 20442243163318<\/strong>
SWIFTBIC: BARCGB22<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Alternatively you can use the PayPal facility on the top right hand corner of our blog, our PayPal email address is info@britishpakistanichristians.org.<\/strong>

Cheques should be made payable to the BPCA to our address: 57 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1XG. <\/strong>
BRITISH PAKISTANI CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION is a trading name for BRITISH PAKISTANI CHRISTIANS LTD which is a charity entered onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1163363<\/span>

Thank you. <\/strong><\/p>\n

With your support we hope to change the lives of millions of Pakistani Christians.<\/strong><\/strong>
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Christian Malik awaits the detained families <\/strong><\/span>
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Papa and Mama Thongchai are happy to see the families freed <\/strong> <\/p>\n

 
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