Masih was a member of Pakistan 's Christian minority , traditionally one of the poorest communities in the country . Janitor Pervaiz Masih lauded as national hero after attack at the university . He stopped suicide bomber in room full of female Muslim students . He threw vest at attacker but blast hit into parking lot , not school . Professor : Despite being a Christian , he sacrificed his life to save Muslim girls .
Janitor Pervaiz Masih lauded as national hero after attack at the university . He stopped suicide bomber in room full of female Muslim students . He threw vest at attacker but blast hit into parking lot , not school . Professor : Despite being a Christian , he sacrificed his life to save Muslim girls .