Sindh’s 180-Year-Old Church Reopens

Notably, a historic church in Kotri, Jamshoro district, has reopened after a Sindh government-funded renovation costing Rs30 million.

Key points

• Built in 1846, the church was opened to Jamshoro's Christian community on December 22 that year.
• Restoration began in December 2025 and took around nine months.
• The culture minister remarked the work had been completed ahead of Christmas to facilitate the community.

What happened

Built in 1846, the church was opened to Jamshoro's Christian community on December 22 that year. Naveed remarked the project reflected the provincial government's commitment to religious harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Punjab Assembly Committee Approves Christian Marriage Bill 2026.

In practice, the culture minister remarked the work had been completed ahead of Christmas to facilitate the community.

For context, the building, additionally known as the Kotri Railway Line Church as of its proximity to the Kotri railway junction, is among the province's 3, 200 listed heritage sites. Restoration began in December 2025 and took around nine months. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around sindh's 180-Year point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.