Christian persecution is a major issue in parts of Pakistan, including Lahore

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Suneel Saleem was killed at Services Hospital in Lahore, where he attended with his heavily pregnant sister Kiran.

Kiran said doctors initially ignored her in the waiting room - possibly as a result of her faith, evident by a crucifix necklace - before she finally complained.

At this point, she claims, the doctors furiously rounded on her before attempting to kick her out of the hospital.

Kiran said: “I waited for a while and then approached the doctor, pleading for her help.

“The doctor became furious and shouted at me. She hit me with a paper file which carried my medical documents.

“The doctor ordered a junior nurse to ‘teach me a lesson’ by giving me a special dose of something that would increase my pain.