what is the current situation of Christian minorities in Punjab?

The current situation of Christian minorities in Punjab is concerning. Punjab is the largest province in Pakistan, and it has the largest Christian population in the country, with more than 90% of the country's Christians residing in Punjab

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. The Christian population in Punjab, India, is around 1.3% of the total population, numbering around 3.5 lakhs as per the 2011 census

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. However, according to many media reports, demographic experts, and Christian groups, there may be as many as 1.94-2.77 million Christians living in Punjab, constituting up to 7%-15% of the state population

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. The lack of protection and security for Christians in Punjab is a significant concern, as they are regularly targeted under the country's strict blasphemy laws, which have historically been manipulated to persecute minorities and isolate them from public life

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. The recent attacks on churches and the failure of the government and law enforcement agencies to provide protection and security to Christians in Punjab highlights the need for immediate action to protect religious minorities from violence

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