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2004-08-01 Afghanistan/South Asia
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Pakistani Bible Scholar Attacked with Arson
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From the Pakistan Christian Post
A Muslim extremists group called Zarb-e-Momin set on fire the house of Rev. Khalid Soomro in Gulshan area. It was successful attempt to attack Rev. Khalid when he was threatened by fundamental groups in past too. Rev. Soomro, a famous scholar and director of Asia Kalimatullah Evangelism Ministry in Pakistan survived the attack and saved from the fire. Rev. Khalid Soomro has translated the New International Version (NIV) in Sindhi language. Rev. Soomro is serving Jesus Christ since 1985 in Karachi. His service includes, distribution of the Holy Bible, conducting of Bible Courses on Internet and reaching and teaching Bible in people's home. He has reprinted or saved many "Urdu" books. His services are not only recognized in Pakistan but internationally. Rev. Khalid Soomro belongs to "Shikarpur" District in Sindh Province. Lord has blessed him abundantly especially on the doctrine of "Trinity". Pope John Paul has given him award.
According to "Ummat News", very recently in a religious seminar at Peshawar he stressed the need of a Christian University in Karachi at the level of Aga Khan University Pakistan, Baqai University Karachi, and Hamdard University Pakistan. He said that we must be given the freedom to teach our religion to Christians. Rev Khalid Soomro's family has suffered two deaths recently, and now his house has been burnt that has resulted in total loss. .... 
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Posted by Mike Sylwester 2004-08-01 8:36:06 PM||
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