In the Civil Lines Division, there were a total 42 churches of which 27 fell into the C-category, seven in the B-category and eight in the A-category. In Iqbal Town Division, of the total 28 churches, 21 were in the C-category, four in the B-category and three in the A-category. In Saddar Division, of the 96 churches, 73 fell in the C-category, 10 in the B-category and 13 in the A-category. To consider the security of churches, the Punjab IGP had conducted an RPO conference on Saturday, a day before Quetta Church attack. Ammara said she has reissued orders for the implementation of SOPs for the security of churches to all the concerned officers and officials.

Source: The Express Tribune December 20, 2017 05:03 UTC