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Unreached Peoples: The Kho People of Pakistan
Paul Hattaway
Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”
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This sermon sheds light on the challenging circumstances faced by the Khor people in Chitral Valley, where Islam dominates and Christianity is not tolerated, with severe consequences for those who choose to follow Christ. The oppression of women, restricted to their homes and subject to arranged marriages at a young age, highlights the deep-rooted societal norms that limit their freedom and autonomy.
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The Chitral Valley is at the foot of the splendid Trigmir mountain top. It is the home of about 2 million Khor. Chitral is a remote mountain town and the last outpost of civilization in this area. 200 years ago it was still under the rulership of Kafirs, the Islamic word for pagans. But today it is fanatically Muslim and the call from the mosque dominates the life of every man and woman. Almost 100% of the Khor are Muslim. Christianity is not tolerated. A choice for Christ is a death penalty. The word of God is not available in the local language and people who think differently are persecuted. Women in this society are totally oppressed and are not normally allowed to walk about in the street. A woman is a prisoner in her own home. She must take care of her family. Girls as young as 10 years are forced to leave their homes through arranged marriages for a life of service to their new families. Sometimes never to see their parents again. A woman may only leave the safety of her home for special reasons such as going to a hospital or visiting close relatives and then she must wear a veil and be accompanied by a male member of her family. Women are dependent on men to buy food and even material for making clothes. Chitral is the birthplace of the sport of polo but also the burial ground for any other religion. For more UN videos visit www.un.org
Unreached Peoples: The Kho People of Pakistan
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Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”