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Shattered dreams of a struggling man – The story of a Pakistani Christian in Thailand

Many have heard what happens when you are sentenced to death in Pakistan for committing blasphemy but here is the equally painful plight of Zafar whose only sin for the consequences in Thailand is not getting killed or charged with blasphemy: the punishment of running in time. His life is caged in a sweet jail after he managed to escape Pakistan with his family and flee to Thailand; UNHCR refuses to hear what he has to say just because he is not part of worldwide media. This is the story of a struggling man whose dreams are shattered.

By Max Gibson

Max Gibson, also known as Mosheh, holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and has competed on his college's crew, cross country and track and field teams. Max co-founded the College Republicans and has run successful businesses, including Apex Web Services, which serves as CTO for non-profits Farrukh Saif Foundation and 'Emergency Committee to Save the Persecuted and Enslaved.' He has been in a leadership position in the non-profit sector since 2011. In addition to his business pursuits, Max is a combat veteran of three major wars and is known for his generosity and strong belief in God.