Religious Tensions Escalate as Mobs Target Churches in Pakistan

A Muslim mob attacked a Christian locality in Pakistan's Punjab province, burning one church, damaging two others, and demolishing a man's house after accusing him of desecrating the Quran. The accusations sparked anger among Muslims, leading to the attack on multiple churches. Police are registering cases against those who desecrated the Quran and are working to restore order with the help of local elders and clerics. Pakistan's blasphemy laws, which carry the death penalty for insulting Islam, have often led to violence and riots even without a conviction.