At a time when the country’s overall socio-political situation is marked with religious unrest, the launch of a coffee table book ‘Churches of Pakistan’ gave a strong message of interfaith harmony that exists side-by-side among different religious segments in the country.

A pictorial depiction of beautiful churches of the country with brief introduction to the history, the book is a happy blend of architectural variety from classical to modern. It not only highlights the splendour of the marvellous structures but also provides a detailed history of churches in Pakistan and the role of Christian minority in the making and progress of the country.

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Former Lok Virsa executive director Aksi Mufti said that the book will help promote softer image of Pakistan. “The ‘Churches of Pakistan’ has set a good example and a standard of such publications which is a need of the hour,” he said.

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