Season 6: Episode 19: Pakistan: Protecting Christian Girls and Young Women

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The governor of Pakistan’s Punjab Province recently signed the "Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026" into effect, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 and strengthening protections for vulnerable youth. It is hoped that this legislation will help prevent the kidnapping, forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls across the country. In this episode of Closer to the Fire, host Greg Musselman is joined by Shulammite Nasir, a Pakistani Christian now living in Canada, to discuss the potential impact of this new law on the nation’s Christian minority. Drawing from her own experiences, Shulammite shares insight into the many challenges faced by girls and young women in Pakistan. She also speaks about her passion to encourage believers in her homeland and share the Gospel with those seeking truth. Shulammite moved to Canada in 2018 with her parents, three sisters and brother. During her conversation with Greg, she reflects on why her family left Pakistan and how God redirected her life from a career in business to a calling in ministry. Length: Episode Notes To watch Greg’s full interview with Shulammite Nasir, go to: https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-pk-2026-05-28.htm Church of Pentecost Pakistan: www.churchofpentecostpakistan.com (http://www.churchofpentecostpakistan.com/) Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com (http://www.vomcanada.com/)