In late September, the Pakistani Army started warning Christians, churches and other Christian institutions in Pakistan that they are likely to face a wave of attacks from ISIS soon.
Reports for some time have been emerging of the progress ISIS is making in Pakistan, drawing the allegiance of many from existing extremist groups such as the Taliban. Apparently the Pakistani military has been purging IS sympathisers from its ranks and is contemplating further military action against extremist strongholds near the Afghanistan border. On occasion, depending on the political situation and orientation, the Pakistani army has intervened against extremists to protect Christians.
Specific advice given
ISIS affiliated groups in Pakistan have publicly made their intentions clear, openly stating that they will attack ‘infidels’ in the nation. Now the army appears to be taking a similar position, warning Christians, presumably on the basis of intelligence, that ISIS is likely to start attacks. They have warned Christian leaders not to meet people unknown to them, even telling one pastor not to take his usual morning and evening walks.
