Mr. Shahbaz Bhatti, Federal Minister for Minorities in Pakistan, told Pukaar News that the Archbishop of Canterbury had invited him to discuss the flood situation and Christian-Muslim relations. As this was a private meeting the media and public were not invited, but on September 21 the UK Christian Muslim Forum organised a public event.

This time the media and leaders of both religions attended, along with representatives from organisations including Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement.

In his address Mr. Bhatti said that because of his political role he has been able to work on the five per cent job quota for minorities in all government departments. However, people from minorities in Pakistan and the UK have told Pukaar News that in reality this quota system is not working.