[3][1][4][5] The United Presbyterian Church of North America began missionary work in Pakistan in 1834 in the Ludhina region.
The "Sialkot Conventions", promoted by the church, have been held since 1904 and are recognized as fundamental to the strengthening and dissemination of the Christian faith in Pakistan.
The Psalms used in the Sialkot Hymnbookwith Convention, as well as hymns in Punjabi and Urdu as Indian songs are widely used in all Protestant churches in the country.
In 1968, as a result of the movement opposing McIntire's Liberal Theology, part of the members split off and founded the United Presbyterian Church of Pakistan.
[10][3] The Presbyterian Church of Pakistan is known for its work in evangelism, education, health care, literacy, agriculture and social welfare.
[15] The Presbyterian Church is also the initiator of theological education in Pakistan, through a seminar for candidates for the ministry and lay extension classes.
[8] In addition, the church has agricultural services focused on helping peasants with production techniques, seed conservation and fertilizers.