What Country of Particular Concern status could mean for persecuted Christians in Pakistan

Pakistan (MNN) — The persecution of believers in Pakistan continues to escalate, highlighting the urgent need for an international response.A recent annual report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom calls for Pakistan to be redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Pakistan has been designated a CPC status since 2018, with continuedlistings in recent years as persecution cases rise.Reasons for the listingExtremist groups have pushed boundaries with increasing