Missionary schools across the country were closed on Monday in protest against the Joseph Colony attack in which a mob torched more than 100 Christian homes following allegations of blasphemy.
“Missionary schools of Lahore will remain closed on Monday on account of the massacre in Joseph Colony,” Bishop Sebastian Shaw, chairman of the Catholic board, told reporters.
Sadiq Daniel, bishop of the church of Pakistan in Sindh said all missionary schools in the province, including those in Karachi, would be closed on Monday.
Missionary schools in Southern Punjab, where many Christians live in the main city Multan and adjoining areas were also closed.
“All educational institutions of Christian community will remain closed on Monday to express solidarity with the affected of the Joseph Colony,” Bishop Leo Rodrick Paul said.
Police in central Multan city said they had deployed officers to protect sensitive Christian areas including churches and schools.
