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Pakistan: 59 Christians Released from Jail Due to Petition Efforts of “Life for All”

— Assist News Service reports – “Some 59 Christians Are Released From Jails in Pakistan”
— “There are still more than 2,500 Christians in jails all over Pakistan who cannot afford the legal assistance for their release”
— “On Friday, November 13, 2009, the sun came up with new hopes in the lives of 59 Christians in Pakistan after the Pakistani-based Christian organization, “Life for All,” had made a determined effort to give these people their lives back.”
— “The imprisoned Christians, who have been in various jails in Pakistan, got the welcome news of their freedom after hard work made by Mr. Rizwan Paul, President “Life for All,” who had presented a petition to Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, for the pardon of these Christians who he stated had been ‘falsely accused of minor crimes.’ ”
— “The President reviewed the petition and approved the release of the prisoners who had been accused of minor crimes, and he vowed to review the release of other prisoners after reviewing the nature of their crimes.”

August 13, 2009: ” ‘Life for All’ demands repeal of Blasphemy laws in Black Day protest”