Special prayer request for Shazia - CLAAS

Lahore, Pakistan: January 28, 2010, (PCTV Newsdesk)

We are writing to request that pray for Shazia’s family and the CLAAS legal team as they prepare to appear in court tomorrow morning. CLAAS director in Pakistan, Joseph Francis, says 29January 2010 is a very crucial day for us as CLAAS presents its case against the main suspect in the murder of Shazia, Chaudhry Naeem. Who was arrested after staging a demonstration in front of the Provincial Assembly.  

The case has been complicated by a resolution passed by Lahore's Bar lawyers on 26January in support of Chaudhry Naeem. The lawyers took possession of the court and did not allow the family to appear in court. CLAAS is still determined to go the distance necessary to secure justice for Shazia and her family. We anticipate large numbers of supporters will gather at the district court in support of Naeem.  We fear unrest and even an attack on the CLAAS team, Shazia’s family and their supporters.  

The court hearing will be followed by a press conference attended by CLAAS and church leaders.

Please pray for tomorrow’s court proceedings, that everything will run smoothly and peacefully. 

Thank you for your prayers and look out for our next update.   

Nasir Saeed
Director CLAAS-UK