Pakistan: The murder of Pastor Kamran Naaz on 5 December 2025 in Gujranwala is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by Christian leaders and communities in Pakistan. LEAD Ministries, committed to advocating Christian rights and documenting situations in countries where Christians are targeted,
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UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group has formally submitted a letter and supporting research on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in residential buildings, calling for coordinated action to address what it describes as a national building safety failure affecting homeowners across the UK.
Muridke, Punjab, Pakistan — A Christian father of three was murdered on December 24 in Pakistan’s Punjab province, reportedly because of his faith in Christ, according to LEAD Ministries.
Sarfraz Masih was shot and killed in a targeted attack allegedly carried out by Muhamma
Sahiwal, Pakistan: Nasreen George and her son Salil Masih are demanding justice for Saira, standing resolutely alongside her as they face threats and intimidation from the culprits’ relatives.
Fourteen-year-old Saira George was recently abducted and brutally raped in her village.
Jaranwala, Punjab: A 6-year-old Christian girl, Shumaya Saleem, was brutally raped by her teacher’s brother in Jaranwala. The attacker fled, but was arrested by police. Threatened by the attacker’s family to settle the matter, Shumaya’s family relocated for safety. The British A
Islamabad, Pakistan: Screen Locked, a 30-minute short film, was recently presented at a focus-group screening at The Black Hole, Islamabad. The film is written, directed, and co-produced by the Hollywood graduate and an award-winning filmmaker, Khalid Hasan Khan, with Alyy Khan, a BIFA-nominated
Pakistan: In the 21st century, religiously-mandated Halal certification has increasingly been used as a tool of economic control and social exclusion, favoring Islamist businesses while marginalizing Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other faith communities. In this context, “Halal” not
Islamabad: (PPF) The federal government has again told major social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and X, to establish local offices in Pakistan and ensure full compliance with Pakistani laws, warning that enforcement measures, including possible restrictions or bans, may b
Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during the first day of Hanukkah, which reportedly left multiple people dead or injured. The alleged attacker was reportedly killed at the scene.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and
Bangkok: Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand receive vital support from BACA during a time of heightened risk and uncertainty.
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerabl
Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has reached a historic milestone with the purchase of its first safe house in Pakistan—a vital refuge for persecuted Christian families facing serious threats to their lives. Designed with security and dignity at its core, the safe ho
UK: On 12 June 2025, a powerful petition calling for urgent support for homeowners affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Hirwaun’s Gower Estate went live on the Welsh Parliament’s website. The petition — P-06-1549 — highlights the financial and safet
Lahore: On December 12, 2025, The Edge Foundation hosted a high-level Christmas Lunch and Consultative Meeting at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore, bringing together a distinguished group of legislators, senior lawyers, religious leaders, civil society representatives, women’s rights activists
Lahore: 19-year-old Muslim boy Zain Dugar sexually assaulted 6-year-old girl Shumaila Masih. They leave six-year-old Shumaila at a Muslim teacher's house in their neighborhood every day, convinced that their daughter will complete her schoolwork during tutoring without any fear or danger.
Lahore: Rwadari Tehreek-Pakistan organized an Public Forum at Lahore Press Club to highlight concerns about growing authoritarianism and erosion of democratic principles in Pakistan. The event, held on International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2025, focused on issues like rule of law, human ri
MIRPURKHAS: The Christian community led by Emmanuel Khokhar held a Christmas peace rally from Ratanabad Railway Crossing to the Press Club, with participation from men, women, youth, and children. Participants carried placards and banners promoting love, tolerance, and harmony, and sang festive s
Faisalabad (10 December 2025): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) commemorated Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, at Vision Hall, Faisalabad. This year’s observance followed the United Nations theme, “Reaffirming the Values of Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.&r
Toronto, Canada: International Christian Voice (ICV) is deeply saddened by the tragic assassination of Pastor Kamaran Micheal, who was killed for his unwavering Christian faith and his dedicated ministry of preaching the Gospel.
Through various sources, ICV has learned that P
LARKANA/KARACHI: Residents of the Christian Colony in Larkana staged a strong protest by blocking the main road, alleging harassment, threats, and violence by influential individuals.
Residents demand protection, action against threats, intimidation, and alleged attempted eviction
Pakistan: A Christian pastor who had already survived an extremist attack just two months ago in Islamabad was tragically shot by an unknown assailant in Gujranwala, where he had recently sought safety for himself and his family. Despite desperate efforts by doctors, he succumbed to his inju
Gujranwala: The Christian community in Pakistan is in mourning after Pastor Kamran was martyred in a targeted shooting by unidentified assailants earlier today. The attack has intensified concerns among minorities who already feel vulnerable during the Christmas season.
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London / Islamabad – In a significant development for human rights in Pakistan, Parliament has passed the long-awaited National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a statutory body mandated to protect the rights of non-Muslim communities.
The Sanatanis in the USA are good for nothing as far as as protecting & promoting the vital interests of India in the USA and globally (ii)- PM Modi will have to first rein-in the jingoist Sanatanis before trying to seek the help (of Prez Trump / the West led by
UK: Scotland’s Latest RAAC Update: Progress, Problems, and the Growing Need for UK-Wide Action
On 7 November 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing provided the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee with a written response to their review of Building Standar
UK: A long-awaited meeting between Scottish Housing Minister Mairi McAllan and RAAC-affected homeowners in Clackmannanshire took place this week at Kilncraigs. The meeting was arranged at the Minister’s behest, following a formal request from Wilson C
In Scotland, local democracy is meant to give every citizen a voice. The reality, however, is far from this ideal. Across our 32 councils, the rules for petitions, public questions, and deputations differ dramatically. One council may accept a petition with just 20 signatures; another may demand
Narowal: In a remarkable display of faith and resilience, a Christian family in Narowal has forgiven the Muslim men who violently attacked their home in October—after the perpetrators expressed remorse and requested reconciliation. The family’s decision came only after the full l
Sialkot: A Christian sanitary worker in Sialkot has alleged that he faced repeated pressure from a senior officer to convert to Islam, followed by months of humiliation, threats, and physical mistreatment when he refused. Fearing for his safety and concerned that a false blasp
Sheikhupura, Pakistan — A deeply troubling case of alleged abduction has raised serious concern among human rights advocates after four Christian brick-kiln workers — Tariq, Shahzad, Sagar, and Shahid — reportedly went missing from the suburban village of Man
Pakistan: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, founder of LEAD Ministries, has called for an international day of repentance for Christians, urging believers worldwide to unite in prayer, advocacy, and action. Drawing on 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Gill emphasized the urgent need for spiritual humility
Lahore- The mistreatment of marginalized laborers remains a persistent issue in Pakistan, particularly for Christian sanitary workers who often face exploitation, discrimination, and vulnerability in the workplace. A recent incident at Lahore’s Ganga Ram Hospital has once again ex
Papiri, Nigeria – November 24, 2025 – In a shocking and deeply distressing attack, 315 students and staff were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, in the early hours of November 21. Armed militants fo
Pakistan: A deadly roof collapse in Narowal claimed the life of two-year-old Anaya and left several family members seriously injured.
The extended Masih family, now homeless and grieving, were forced to take refuge in cramped rooms offered by neighbours.
Pakistan: Basharat Masih’s family, unable to afford legal help after their initial Solicitor withdrew from the case following a series of threats, turned to BACA as court pressure mounted.
BACA swiftly hired Pakistan’s top blasphemy lawyer, Saif ul
London: BACA trustee Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry Humanitarian Projects & Communications Volunteer, travelled across Pakistan to comfort widows, support orphaned children, and encourage families devastated by blasphemy persecution.
They visited Nawab Bibi after the
A press conference on Religious Freedom and Persecuted Christians in the World will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at the Press hall of Italian Parliament (Via della Missione 4, Rome). The initiative symbolically takes place during the Red Week of Aid to th
UK: Homeowners across Renfrewshire, are facing an unbearable situation — trapped in homes built with the dangerous concrete material RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete), with no support, no answers, and no clear path forward. Despite the mounting anxiety and financi
UK: Six weeks after an email from the Scottish Housing Minister’s office offered a long-awaited meeting, Tillicoultry’s RAAC homeowners are still waiting for answers.
On 1 October 2025, Emily Hornsey, Assistant Private Secretary to Cabinet Secretary
West Lothian, Scotland: Homeowners across West Lothian continue to face financial and emotional turmoil as no tangible progress has been made to support those living in properties affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Despite repeated promises, West Lothian Council has f
Lahore, Pakistan: In a shocking incident that has alarmed the Christian community in Lahore, a mother of six has gone missing from Gujjumatta, leaving her husband and children desperate for answers. The woman was reportedly last seen with a local man identified as Muhammad Sha
In the heart of Pakistan’s Punjab province, in a small area called Raja Jang, Kasur, a story of faith, poverty, and persecution continues to unfold. Pastor Badal Masih, a humble brick kiln worker and Christian pastor, is facing unimaginable pressure — to deny his faith and embrac
UK: The latest correspondence from Linstone Housing Associations has left Renfrewshire RAAC residents reeling. The letter, dated October 2025, confirms that tenders for remedial works to homes affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) will not begin until early 2026
West Lothian, Scotland: Homeowners across West Lothian continue to face financial and emotional turmoil as no tangible progress has been made to support those living in properties affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Despite repeated promises, West Lothian Council has f
West Lothian, Scotland: Homeowners across West Lothian continue to face financial and emotional turmoil as no tangible progress has been made to support those living in properties affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Despite repeated promises, West Lothian Council has f
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan: In the narrow lanes of Pakistan’s brick kiln communities, where dust mingles with despair, the silent cries of Christian families rise above the clatter of daily labor — cries for justice, dignity, and the simple right to live without fear.
Pakistan: On 26th June 2024, 22-year-old Basharat Masih, a Christian waiter from Faisalabad, was arrested under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws while travelling to his new job in Naran.
He has remained in Adiala Jail for over a year, accused of a crime he denies, with his family u
Sialkot: After the brutal murder of Christian painter Yousaf Masih in Sialkot, his three orphaned daughters were left heartbroken and destitute.
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited the family, offering comfort, prayers, and urgent financial assistance.
Sindh, Pakistan: In the remote village of Jarawater, Sindh, Christian and Hindu families struggle daily without access to clean drinking water or sanitation.
Women walk long distances through fields to fetch contaminated canal water, risking their health and dignity.
UK: The decision by Aberdeen City Council to provide compensation that reflects essentially pre-RAAC property values for homeowners in Torry marks a long-overdue victory for justice. After two gruelling years of campaigning, meetings, protests, and deputations, the council finally recog
Aberdeen City Council’s handling of the RAAC housing crisis in Balnagask has been marked by delay, confusion, and frustration for displaced homeowners. After months of uncertainty, the Council has now taken a more positive step — though only after earlier discussions fell far short of
UK: The Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee recently received official responses to petition PE2113/M: Provide support to RAAC-affected communities, which I submitted on behalf of RAAC homeowners. The letters—dated 29 and 30 October 2025—come from
UK: Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Homeowners Campaign Group, has today issued an open letter to Kevin Wells, Strategic Director for Place at Clackmannanshire Council, urging the Council to reconsider its current decision to proceed with remedial works on homes affected b
UK: After two years of tireless campaigning by the UK RAAC Campaign Group, there is finally cause for celebration for homeowners affected by RAAC in Balnagask. Hannah Chowdhry, Co-Vice Chair of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, has been at the forefront of this struggle, following her earlier role as C
UK: Aberdeen City Council’s handling of the RAAC housing crisis in Balnagask has been marked by delay, confusion, and frustration for displaced homeowners. After months of uncertainty, the Council has now taken a more positive step — though only after earlier discussions fell far shor
UK: RAAC Homeowners Face Bankruptcy While Scotland Funds Africa. As a UK citizen of ethnic origin, I understand the importance of building a fair and balanced world. Foreign aid — whether financial, humanitarian, or developmental — exists to help people overcome poverty, disasters, an
UK: The first-ever RAAC protest in Renfrewshire took place outside Renfrewshire Council offices on Saturday, 11th October 2025, as homeowners and campaigners demanded urgent government action, transparency, and fairness. Organised by the UK RAAC Campaign Group, the protest dre
Moscow: An international Kashmir conference was jointly organized by Tehreek-e-Kashmir Russia and the Jammu Kashmir Community International (JKCI). The event brought together experts from the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, South Africa, Russia, Middle East, Pakista
Sialkot: The media is the fourth pillar of the state, which plays a key role in shaping positive public opinion. Today's media has become very powerful. It has the ability to change or cancel decisions made in parliament. The media not only identifies the country's political, social, econ
USA: Ambassador Masood Khan Sahib, an international diplomat, devoted champion, passionate proponent of the Kashmir cause and the son of the soil of Kashmir, argues that the liberation of Kashmir from India or emergence of another sovereign entity would encourage secessionist tendencies in India
Sialkot: Yousaf Masih, a 44-year-old Christian painter from Sialkot, was found brutally murdered two days after going missing.
His mutilated body was discovered on a garbage heap, sparking horror and grief within the local Christian community.
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Punjab, Pakistan: After losing their parents to a brutal mob killing in 2014, the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih continue to rebuild their lives with BACA’s ongoing care.
During a recent visit, the children’s simple wish for a cupboard to store their clot
Hafizabad, Punjab: On 2nd September 2025, 14-year-old Kinza Bibi, a Christian girl from village Dhani, district Hafizabad, was brutally raped by her Muslim neighbour, Muhammad Haroon. Kinza is now suffering from severe post-traumatic stress and has been relocated to a safer pl
Sialkot: On October 13, the Punjab government passed the Punjab Local Government Bill by a majority vote, ignoring the interests of minorities and the concerns of the opposition in the broader interest of the majority. In the elections administered under this act minorities will not have the righ
UK: This week, media headlines suggested that a breakthrough had been reached for RAAC-affected residents in Aberdeen. The Press and Journal reported that a £10 million funding agreement had been struck between Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Government to support those liv
UK: This week the Press and Journal reported that a major 'lifeline' had been secured for RAAC-affected homeowners in Aberdeen (click here), with Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan confirming that £10 million would be made available to Aberdeen
After Months of Waiting, RAAC Families Secure Crucial Government Meetings. Report by Wilson Chowdhry
UK: Homeowners affected by the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) crisis in Scotland have welcomed confirmation of two long-awaited meetings with the Cabinet Secretary to discuss the situation in private housing.
The first meeting will take place in Tillicoultry, C
Sheikhupura, Punjab: LEAD Ministries has issued an urgent appeal for justice after the forced eviction and violent harassment of Zulfiqar Masih, a Christian resident of Village Surmay Dani in District Sheikhupura. According to Zulfiqar’s video testimony, he and his family were brutally expe
Faisalabad (October 15, 2025) Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), in collaboration with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), successfully held the 15th Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) Network Meeting and Project Closing Ceremony in Faisalabad. The event marked the culminat
Vihari District, Pakistan: A deeply troubling case has emerged under Police Station Daniwal, where a poor Christian family has become the target of financial exploitation, threats, and violence at the hands of a known illegal moneylender.
Faraz Masih borrowed a total of PKR 30,000
In recent years, the persecution of Christians in Pakistan has intensified, particularly in the area of church planting. Extremist Muslims are accused of targeting new churches and pressuring authorities to close worship spaces. A deeply troubling example of this occurred recently in Es
Sialkot, Pakistan: A Christian man named Yousaf Masih, father of four daughters and working as a painting labourer, was found dead on September 13, 2025, three days after he was reported missing. The victim, a resident of Mohalla Hunter Purra in the jurisdiction of P
Raiwind, Punjab: Fauzia Bibi, a Christian woman and bonded laborer at a brick kiln in Raiwind, Punjab, has been subjected to a brutal assault by Muhammad Kashif and Muhammad Nasir. The attack took place after Fauzia asked for financial support for her children, resulting in a severe physical
SIALKOT, Punjab: The brutal killing of Shamron Masih, a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Sialkot district, has sparked widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community. His death, and the alleged failure of local police to take action, ha
Rawalpindi: After 13 long years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Pastor Zafar Bhatti was finally acquitted of blasphemy charges on 2nd October 2025, regaining his long-awaited freedom.
Just two days later, he tragically passed away from cardiac arrest, leaving his d
Rawalpindi: Just days after being honourably acquitted in a blasphemy case that kept him imprisoned for over a decade, a 62-year-old Christian man has passed away. His death, on the night of October 5, 2025, serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating human toll of Pakist
Kasur, Pakistan: On 13th September 2025, 18-year-old Shoaib Masih was brutally attacked in Kot Radha Kishan, suffering fractures, burns, and severe humiliation.
The attackers shaved his head, removed his eyebrows, and threatened his family to drop the case.
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Kasur, Pakistan: Severe floods in Kasur left families displaced, hungry, and at risk of deadly diseases.
BACA reached Bhikiwind with food, water, and emergency relief during the crisis.
As sickness spread, we organised a me
Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A youthful Zafar Bhatti, not knowing he would endure 13 years of wrongful imprisonment
Freedom Secured: Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench acquits Zafar Bhatti after 13 years of imprisonment in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi
After 13 long and h
UK: On 23rd September 2025, members of the Tillicoultry RAAC Campaign Group once again challenged Clackmannanshire Council over unfair costs, lack of transparency, and barriers to protecting their homes.
The meeting — attended online by Kim Grieve (Project Co-ordinator)
UK: Kerry Mackintosh, Fran, Wilson Chowdhry, and Fiona Crichton stand in solidarity outside Holyrood, awaiting the latest hearing on the UK RAAC Campaign Group’s petition for justice and support for RAAC-affected homeowners.
RAAC Petition Update: Progress at Holyrood Am
Vehari, Punjab: In a shocking and brutal incident, 32-year-old unmarried Christian man Asif Raza, who was engaged and preparing to get married soon, was tortured and later died following an attack by a Muslim extremist group in Munwar Town Bhatta, Daniwal, District Vehari
Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) remains committed to caring for the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih, the young Christian couple falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in 2014. As these children continue to grow and pursue their drea
Narowal, Punjab: A devastating roof collapse in Narowal destroyed the home of Nasir Masih’s family, tragically killing a young child and injuring several others.
This family of 16, already carrying the weight of multiple losses, is now displaced—struggling with gr
ISlamabad: LEAD Ministries Pakistan vehemently condemns the brutal and cowardly assassination attempt on Pastor Kamran Naaz in Iqbal Town, Islamabad. This heinous act is not just an attack on one man—it is a vicious assault on the entire Christian community and a blatant display of religiou
UK: When Scotland’s new Housing Minister, Màiri McAllan, responded to the UK RAAC Campaign Group last month (click here for letter), her words gave real hope to hundreds of families whose lives have been devastated by RAAC. In her letter, she offered more than just sympathy &mda
Faisalabad: A 17-year-old Christian girl, Sanam, from village 75JB (Pansara Soal), Faisalabad, who disappeared earlier this month, has been sent by court order to live with her Muslim husband after she declared in court that she had converted to Islam and married him of her own will. Her mother,
Lahore, Pakistan: A young Christian man from Lahore has become the latest victim of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws after being accused under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code—an offense that carries the death penalty. However, emerging evidence suggests the allegation
Lahore: A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Nishtar Colony Police Station, Lahore, under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), against a young Christian man, Asher Rasheed Bhatti, and his paternal uncle, Paul (Samuel) Masih, who is currently residing in Thailand.&nbs
Pakistan: On September 15, 2025, Asher Bhatti's victim went to the NCCIA (Nation Cybercrime Investigation Agency) and told them that his uncle who lived in Thailand created a fake Facebook account in his name and posted some Insulting words and comments against the Holy Prophet.
Islamabad: (PPF) On September 11, an Islamabad district and sessions court, led by Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka overturned a previous lower court’s decision to block 11 YouTube channels. This decision came after the channels, run by journalists and social media influencers both wit
Lahore: A sudden flood from the rising Ravi River has wiped out the homes of over 400 Christian families in Chung Lahore.
Families who already lived in poverty have lost everything—furniture, belongings, and years of hard work washed away in hours.
London: On 4th September 2025, BACA provided food grants to 10 vulnerable Pakistani Christian asylum-seeking families in Thailand.
Trapped without legal status, these families face daily risks of arrest, detention, and deportation under Thailand’s flawed refugee policies.&nb
Gujranwala: A deeply concerning case of alleged religious harassment has emerged from the Government Elementary School in Kalar Abadi, Gujranwala, where a 4th-grade Christian student, Maryam Hidayat, is reportedly facing continuous pressure from fellow students to convert to Islam.
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Faisalabad, Pakistan: In a shocking case from Samundri, Faisalabad district, Christian labourer Tanvir Masih, father of four daughters, has fallen victim to medical exploitation and deception. Tanvir, a daily wage earner, approached his Muslim employer seeking help for persistent stomach pain. Tr
Lahore, Pakistan: In a tragic and disturbing incident, Afzal Masih, a 42-year-old Christian rickshaw driver and father of four, was shot dead near Farooqabad while on his way to the annual pilgrimage site in Mariamabad, District Sheikhupura. A second Christian man — Afzal’s younger br
Pakistan: This incident took place in Lahore district where a Christian boy, believing to be a Christian, went out of his house for some reason and found some Muslim people who were decorating the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal on the streets and they quarreled with him for no reason.
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Washington, D.C: Sometimes circumstances bring back old gold memories. That is exactly what happened few days back when I was at a grocery store in Northern Virginia and unexpectedly met an old friend from Kashmir, who happened to be from the Pandit community. At first, he was ge
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concerns over the ongoing violence and discrimination targeting individuals based on their religion or belief in Pakistan. Since its inception in 1994, HRFP has consistently highlighted such violations and advocat
London: Earlier this year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we successfully raised over £15,000 towards the purchase of our first ever permanent safe house in Pakistan. These safe houses are vital for offering immediate refuge and security to persecuted Christian famili
Kasur: Raj Bibi’s home in Kasur collapsed during heavy rains, putting her and her family at risk.
She now lives in a temporary, unsafe shelter with her son and daughter-in-law.
BACA has visited and pledged to help rebuild a safe home.
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Pakistan: In May 2025, 19-year-old Gulfam Masih was brutally murdered in Faisalabad after a minor accident with another motorbike.
His widowed mother, Kishwar Bibi, has been left alone, struggling to survive as a low-paid cleaner.
The British Asian Christian Associ
Faisalabad, Pakistan: A Christian mother is pleading for protection and justice after her 15-year-old daughter, Mehak, was allegedly framed in a false theft case and subjected to police torture by an influential Muslim feudal landlord.
Mehak, who worked as a maid in the landlord&r
Lahore: The Edge Foundation on Tuesday held a press conference at the Lahore Press Club to highlight what it described as a “grave miscarriage of justice” in the case of Shamraiz Masih, a 14-year-old Christian boy from Sargodha who was abducted and coerced into conver
UK: The Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, Wilson Chowdhry, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Building Safety Minister Alex Norris, following the government’s decision to reject a
UK: The Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, Wilson Chowdhry, has issued a stinging reminder to the Welsh Government after receiving no response to his 6th July 2025 open letter about the plight of private homeowners affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).&nbs
Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan: A deeply troubling act of religious vandalism has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s Christian minority after unknown individuals defaced a church in Layyah, Punjab, with Islamic inscriptions and cryptic symbols. The graffiti, which appeared earlier this week, incl
Pasroor, Sialkot: In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage among minority rights advocates, Boota Masih, a 55-year-old Christian laborer, was shot dead in July 2025 while working in the agricultural fields of Tehsil Pasroor, District Sialkot. The murder, reportedly linked to a land dispute
New York: A group of Kashmiri-Americans along with some overseas prominent guests from Azad Kashmir visited Sardar Sawar Khan, former Advisor to the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and a well-known leader of Kashmiri American community at his home in Woodbridge, New Jersey, who is recuperating fro
Faisalabad: On the eve of Pakistan’s Independence Day, two worship places belonging to a minority community were attacked and set on fire in the Dijikot area of Faisalabad. As reported by Dawn News, the local police have registered two cases under terrorism charges against
UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group has received a detailed response from Scotland’s new Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan MSP, to our calls for legislative reform, Homebuyer Report improvements, and direct engagement with all affected residents. One of the most welcome de
Sahiwal, Punjab: Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has strongly condemned the recent police operation that escalated a domestic dispute into a serious legal crisis involving the registration of anti-terrorism charges against 80 Christians in Chak No. 190, Harappa village, S
Sindh, Pakistan: In the Sindh village of Ali Ahmad Khan Marri, over 40 Christian and Hindu families are battling a severe outbreak of malaria and dengue.
Children are among the worst affected, with several already receiving treatment for the mosquito-borne diseases.
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Pakistan: In July 2025, heavy monsoon rains caused a home in Christian Colony Raiwind to collapse, killing three members of the same family.
BACA supported the grieving relatives with funeral costs and began rebuilding the destroyed home.
Construction is now underw
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), in collaboration with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), organized a special event at Vision Hall, Faisalabad, to commemorate National Minority Day on the topic of “National Minority Day-11th August: Conference on Huma
UMERKOT: In a significant and much-needed public address, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan openly criticised the deep-rooted flaws in the country’s judicial and institutional systems. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the Umerkot Bar Association, Justice Pan
UK: In a nation that prides itself on fairness and justice, RAAC-affected homeowners across Scotland are asking a simple question: Why are we being ignored?
This week, I sent a formal letter — co-signed by Kerry MacKintosh (Deputy Chair of the UK RAAC Campaign Group and
Lahore: Nabil Masih, a young Christian man arrested in 2016 at the age of 16 on blasphemy charges, has died after years of suffering, imprisonment, and medical neglect. His story is a stark reminder of the deep flaws in Pakistan’s blasphemy laws and the persistent persecution of religious m
Brighton, UK: More than 200 people took part in a defiant march through Brighton on Sunday, standing in solidarity with Jewish communities amid rising antisemitism in the UK. The March Against Extremism, co-organised by Jewish & Proud, Sussex Friends of Israel, and Stop Th
Pakistan: Nabeel Masih, arrested for blasphemy at 16 on 18th September 2016, was imprisoned for 4 years. He is currently on bail, seeking acquittal due to a lack of corroborating evidence.
In June, we shared the harrowing story of Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man in Pakist
SIALKOT, PAKISTAN: The Christian community and human rights advocates in Pakistan are reeling after the brutal murder of 25-year-old Habroon C Qaiser, a young man from a respected political family in Sialkot. His tragic death has sparked widespread outrage, with
Pakistan: On 21st July 2025, a Christian family in Sultan Town, Sargodha was plunged into a nightmare when 14-year-old Shamraiz Masih was kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam. The boy is now being held at a Madrasa, where his family is deni
Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan’s judiciary is under intense pressure as religious hardliners mount fierce resistance to efforts aimed at reforming the country’s notoriously abused blasphemy laws. The Islamabad High Court’s recent decision to form a judicial commission to investigate
Sadiqabad, Pakistan- A brutal assault on a Christian sanitation worker in Sadiqabad has once again exposed the deep-rooted discrimination and violence faced by poor and minority workers across Pakistan. The attack—allegedly carried out by influential Muslim individuals—is the latest i
Punjab: Another young man faces religious discrimination from a man trying to hide his crime.
A case has been filed with the police in Sargodha district by Sahil Masih regarding the alleged kidnapping of his 14-year-old brother, Shamrez Masih.
According to th
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has suspended the federal government’s decision to form a fact-finding commission on blasphemy cases, a significant development in Pakistan's ongoing legal and human rights discourse. The suspension was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Kh
Washington, D.C: During an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes, Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General said that “The architects of the United Nations Charter recognized that t
ISLAMABAD: Allegations that Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, a prominent Pakistani religious scholar and Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony, used abusive and threatening language against a judge of the Islamabad High Court have sparked widespread condemnation from civil socie
Can you imagine a woman being gang-raped and her four-year-old child being forced to watch, while instead of delivering justice, the state's police abuses the woman and then tells her to "Take the money and keep quiet"?
This is not fiction—this is the harrowing
Sargodha, Pakistan: A 15-year-old Christian boy, Shamraiz Masih, who was initially reported missing, is now believed by his family to be in the custody of Muslim individuals in Sargodha, Punjab, raising urgent concerns about forced conversion.
According to the First Information Re
Washington, D.C: A planning session to chart out the next action plan for Kashmir was held at Bamian Restaurant, Falls Church. Virginia – Suburban of Washington Metropolitan area. Those who attended the meeting included: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice; Sa
LAHORE: A Christian man has been arrested in Lahore under Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws, following what local rights groups allege is a fabricated accusation stemming from a neighbourhood dispute—not a religious offence.
Aamir Masih, a retired government educ
Pakistan: Nabeel was just 16 years old when he was falsely arrested for blasphemy—a child thrown into a nightmare.
Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man whose life has already been marked by unimaginable suffering, is now fighting for his life in a hospital intensive care unit
Lahore, Pakistan: The incident took place in Lahore's Nishat Colony last week. A police officer, Zulifqar Ali, told that Amir Masih has been arrested on the complaint of a Muslim, Sanoor Ali.
A police officer, Zulifqar Ali, told that Amir Masih has been arrested on the complai
UK: We are delighted to announce a significant milestone in the campaign for justice for RAAC-affected homeowners in Wales. Today, the official petition submitted to the Welsh Government has entered a crucial new phase.
For decades, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAA
Lahore: British Asian Christian Association calls for urgent support after fatal building collapse kills three family members during heavy monsoon rains.
On the morning of 16th July 2025, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Christian Colon
Islamabad: The Pakistan Christian Awareness Movement has been protesting on the streets for the past several years. It has been trying to draw the attention of international organizations by protesting on social media, electronic and print media to enact legislation to prevent the misuse of the b
Kasur, Punjab: Nabeel Masih, a 24-year-old Christian from Phoolnagar, District Kasur, continues to face unimaginable challenges in Pakistan – a nation where religious minorities too often suffer injustice. First arrested in 2016 at the age of just 16 after a false accusation of blasphemy, N
Pakistan: Zafar Bhatti’s case remains one of the most harrowing examples of injustice in Pakistan’s legal system. Wrongfully convicted under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws, Zafar has now spent over a decade behind bars for a crime he vehemently denies. H
Sindh, Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is pleased to share the completion of a vital project that has significantly improved the lives of a neglected Christian and Hindu community in Sindh, Pakistan.
Alam Choudhary is a small village on th
Islamabad: (PPF) On July 12, an Islamabad district and sessions court suspended an earlier order issued by a judicial magistrate to block 27 YouTube channels, granting relief to multiple petitioners, including journalists and content creators.
The court took up appeals&n
UK: After an exhausting battle for accountability and transparency, I am pleased to report a significant, though bittersweet, victory in my long-running dispute with Apex Dwellings Ltd. Following a protracted complaints process and an unsuccessful early resolution, the Property R
UK: On 18th June 2025, the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee considered my petition (PE2150), which called for an amendment to the Scottish Housing Regulator's remit or the creation of a new independent body to represent and support owners of ex-council pro
UK: Today I sent a formal open letter to Stephen Booth, Chief Officer of Early Intervention and Community Empowerment at Aberdeen City Council, outlining a series of major concerns around the Council’s response to the ongoing RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Co
Lakeland, Florida: Mayor Bill Mutz of Lakeland, Florida, has officially proclaimed July 2nd as "Khaan Junaid Day," recognizing the 22 years of dedicated human rights services by Pakistani Christian youth leader, Khaan Junaid Saqib, Chairman of the Pakistan International Minority Rights
Lahore, Pakistan: Pastor Imran Amanat, the esteemed leader of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has strongly condemned the false blasphemy charges leveled against Christian teenagers Adil Masih and Simon Masih, and welcomed their recent honorable acquittal after a grueling three-year legal battle. <
Venice, Italy: International Christian Voice (ICV) participated in an international conference titled "The Challenges to World Peace Today" in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
The conference was organized by the Mission Shahbaz Bhatti, led by Dr.
Sialkot Pakistan: Speakingn a talk show on TTN News Channel, Chairman of the Pakistan Christian Awareness Movement, Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghauri said that the election process is like oxygen in the political life of nations. Unfortunately, for a long time, Pakistani minorities have been deprived of th
UK: Across Wales, dozens of families—many of them elderly—are facing financial collapse and the prospect of homelessness due to a crisis they never caused. The culprit? Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a defective building material used extensively in th
UK: Today, I submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Housing Angela Rayner, renewing my call for a statutory Public Inquiry into the historic approval and use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated C
Sheikhupura, Punjab: A violent incident in Waran Chak, Sheikhupura, has sparked outrage after a Muslim group allegedly attacked a Christian family following a dispute involving a shopkeeper and the family’s child. Shockingly, the aggressors are accused of self-inflicting injuries and filing
Washington, D.C: Fahim Kayani, President, Tehreeke Kashmir, United Kingdom received a warm welcome from Kashmiri American community of Washington metropolitan area in recognition of his outstanding service for the Kashmir cause.
Fahim Kayani in his address h
Punjab, Pakistan: A heartbreaking case of religious discrimination has emerged in Pakistan, sparking outrage after a video surfaced showing a young Christian child and his father recounting an incident where the child was beaten by his Muslim female teacher for drinking water from her glass.
UK: Homeowners in Tillicoultry, who were evacuated from their properties due to the presence of dangerous Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), recently met with Clackmannanshire Council officials to discuss their futures after years of displacement. The meetings, which took place with S
Sialkot, Pakistan: A terrifying ordeal for one young Christian girl has turned into a story of justice, resilience, and hope—thanks to the determined support of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA).
On 9th January 2025, 14-year-old Sunaiha Sharif was abducted from
Sangla Hill, Punjab, Pakistan: A horrific attack on a young Christian woman in Pakistan has once again exposed the deep religious persecution and institutional failures faced by minorities.
On 11th June 2025, in Chak 42, Sangla Hill, 20-year-old She
Islamabad, Pakistan — The Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted Anwar Kenneth, a 72‑year‑old Christian man who spent 23 years on death row following a blasphemy conviction. The court ruled that a person of unsound mind cannot be held criminally liable, marking a rare and significant deci
Islamabad: On 10th June 2025, 35-year-old Aslam Masih, a Christian tubewell operator, tragically lost his life due to exposure to poisonous gases while attempting to unblock a sewer line at the US 3 Garment Factory in Lahore. The heartbreaking incident sheds light on the unsafe and exploitative w
Thailand: Thousands of Pakistani Christian families fleeing brutal religious persecution have found themselves trapped in Thailand—a country that offers no formal recognition or protection to asylum seekers. Without legal status, these families are forced to live as un
Pakistan: Nabeel Masih appears significantly more frail than in earlier photos—please keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Nabeel Masih, a 24-year-old Christian man from Phoolnagar, District Kasur, has once again found himself fighting for his li
Lahore, Pakistan. (By Sardar Mushtaq Gill) The alleged abduction of a 14-year-old Christian girl, Elishba Adnan, in the second week of June 2025 has once again cast a spotlight on the growing crisis of forced conversions and marriages of Christian girls in Pakistan.
According to r
Lahore, Pakistan: In the wake of a devastating suicide bombing that targeted a Christian church in Syria, LEAD Ministries Pakistan has issued a forceful condemnation of the attack, describing it as a grievous affront to human dignity and religious freedom. The assault, which occurred over the wee
Sold a Time Bomb: The RAAC Scandal Facing Scotland’s Forgotten Homeowners. Report by Wilson Chowdhry
UK: On Wednesday 18th June 2025, RAAC-affected homeowners from across Scotland will gather outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh from 9:00am to hold a peaceful but resolute protest. Their goal is to demand real action from the Scottish Government on a crisis that
UK: On 17th June, the Welsh Government issued a long-awaited response to the UK RAAC Campaign Group’s multiple letters regarding the alarming situation facing homeowners in Hirwaun, where properties are blighted by dangerous RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete). Read ful
UK: On 27 May 2025, Aberdeen City Council unveiled its long-awaited alternative options for homeowners affected by RAAC concrete. Sadly, what was billed as a set of new lifelines is in truth a cynical, limited, and exploitative package that continues to pile pressure on already distressed residen
UK: Fiona Crichton, a homeowner of a two-bedroom flat in Tillicoultry, has been unable to access or rent out her property since it was condemned in October 2023. The cause? RAAC — Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete — a now-infamous crumbly concrete once used in construction,
Faisalabad: A Christian young man aged 19 yrs brutally shot to death by an insolent Muslim man in Faisalabad.Enraged by a minor contact with his motorbike, the murderer pulled out his gun and shot the Christian man, leading to his death. The widowed mother cries for justice and seeks
Islamabad: Pakistan has taken a major step forward in the fight against child marriage. On May 30, 2025, President Asif Ali Zardari signed into law the Child Marriage Restraint Bill, establishing 18 as the legal minimum age for marriage across the country. The law bans any nikah registrar from so
Sindh: In the heart of Sindh, Pakistan, the Christian and Hindu communities of Alam Choudhary village, located in Khadro, are enduring a daily struggle to access one of life’s most basic necessities—clean drinking water.
In this remote village, the burden of collecti
Jamike Cheema, Punjab: On Mother’s Day, a Christian farm worker was allegedly accused of stealing a mobile phone and brutally beaten to death. The helpless mother demands justice for the blood of her beloved son. The culprits inhumanely bruised his body and pierced nails into his pr
Pakistan: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” – Romans 10:15
On 2nd May 2025, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) embarked on a faith-filled journey from Lahore to the remote region of Cholistan in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Our missio
UK: Below is our open letter to the Welsh Government, urgently requesting financial support for elderly homeowners living in RAAC-affected properties. These vulnerable residents have been overlooked, while politicians deflect responsibility by citing an inadequate and inapplicable grant s
Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice was speaking during the 50th Annual Convention of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) on the topic of ‘The Struggle of Kashmir: Justice and Freedom of a Forgotten People.’ More th
UK: On 12th May 2025, Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, delivered a powerful deputation to Dundee City Council’s Neighbourhood Regeneration, Housing & Estate Management Committee (NRHEMC). Representing both council tenants and private homeowners affected by Reinfo
Pakistan: A tragic incident in Sheikhupura has shocked the local Christian community, as a Christian farm worker was brutally beaten by Muslim landlords following a minor dispute over cattle trespassing. The victim succumbed to his injuries after four days in the hospital. The British Asian Chris
Pakistan: Elderly and ailing, Nawab Bibi pleads with campaigners in the West to urge their leaders to pressure Pakistan for Zafar Bhatti’s release — so she can embrace her husband once more before it’s too late.
Zafar Bhatti, a devout Pakistani Christian and former cha
Rajasthan, India: Earlier this year, we shared the disturbing news of five tribal pastors from Rajasthan, India, who were arrested under false allegations of “forced religious conversions”—a charge frequently used by anti-Christian extremists to silence and intimidate
SIALKOT – In yet another tragic incident highlighting the vulnerability of religious minorities in Pakistan, Sujawal Masih, a young Christian man from Mohalla Atari in Rangpura, Sialkot, was allegedly murdered under suspicious circumstances. According to early reports, two unidentified men
Toronto: International Christian Voice (ICV), Canada, celebrated the 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti on May 09, 2025. The event paid tribute to Shahbaz and recognized his service to the religious minorities of Pakistan. Martyr Shahbaz Bhatti was a well-known Pakistani politici
UK: On Saturday 10th May 2025, Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, met with 15 local residents representing 10 households affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Hirwaun. The meeting, held in response to limited engagement from Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Cou
Lahore, Pakistan: The Christian community in Pakistan is mourning the brutal murder of Asher Atray, a young Christian lineman with the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), who was abducted on April 24 from the Batapur area of Lahore. His body was recently recovered from a canal after Mu
UK: We are here to represent not just the 25 council tenants in Milton Street, Monifieth, affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete—RAAC—but also the 49 private homeowners whose lives have been upended by a crisis they neither caused nor could have foreseen.
For cou
Pakistan: In a time marked by rising tensions between Pakistan and India, voices advocating for peace and understanding are more crucial than ever. LEAD Ministries Pakistan, a prominent organization committed to social justice and religious harmony, has spoken out strongly against any form of con
Faisalabad, Pakistan: In a harrowing act of violence underscoring the persistent persecution of Christians in Pakistan, 19-year-old Ghulfam Masih—a beloved only son to his widowed mother—was shot dead in cold blood in the Ghulam Muhammad Abad (Base Line) area of Faisalabad. The murder
SHEIKHUPURA, PUNJAB: A Christian laborer, Asif Masih, has died under tragic circumstances in the village of Sahoki Maalian, near Sheikhupura, after being brutally beaten by a group of Muslim men and later subjected to police mistreatment. His death has ignited protests and renewed concerns over t
Sheikhupura: A 28-year-old Christian worker, Asif Masih, tragically died after allegedly being subjected to brutal torture by a group of men associated with a local landlord in the village of Saho Ki Malian, within the jurisdiction of the Housing Colony Police Station in Sheikhupura.
Ac
Lahore, Pakistan: Concerns over the safety of Pakistan’s vulnerable Christian minority have deepened following the alarming disappearance of Asher Atray, a young Christian man employed as an Assistant Lineman at the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). Atray has been missing since
Governments have promised to end malaria by 2030. With around five and a half years left to eliminate the vector-borne disease worldwide, it is alarming that progress is off the mark. More worrying is that whatever progress has happened towards ending malaria, can be reversed. Without adequate sc
Peshawar: Cardinal Joseph Coutts is a Pakistani Catholic leader who was born in Lahore in 1945. He served as the bishop of Faisal abad Diocese and Archbishop of Karachi and became the first-ever cardinal from Pakistan when Pope Francis elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 2018.
London: The crisis facing RAAC-affected homeowners in Aberdeen continues to escalate, with aging infrastructure, inadequate support, and a pressing need for safe, sustainable housing solutions. As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure no community is left behind, the UK RAAC Campaign Group has su
UK: In November 2014, the world watched in horror as Shama and Shehzad, a young Christian couple from Pakistan, were brutally tortured and burned alive in a brick kiln after false accusations of blasphemy. Their tragic deaths shocked the global community and left behind three young children&mdash
London: At a time when antisemitism and religious persecution are on the rise, Christians gathered in solidarity at Oxford Circus to oppose extremism and stand with Jewish communities under threat. United by Faith, a movement uniting Christians from diverse backgrounds for shared concerns, joined
Sangla Hill, Punjab, Pakistan: A wave of fear briefly swept through the Christian community in Sangla Hill following rumors of a blasphemy accusation against a local Christian lawyer. However, sources now confirm that the situation remained largely peaceful and has returned to normal.
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KARACHI: A deeply disturbing incident unfolded in the heart of Karachi’s Saddar area on Good Friday, as an individual was reportedly killed during a violent mob attack allegedly orchestrated by hundreds of workers affiliated with Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a religiopolitical party kn
Faisalabad, Pakistan: In a deeply disturbing act of violence reflecting the entrenched plight of religious minorities in Pakistan, two fatherless Christian sisters were viciously attacked by Muslim youths near their home in Millat Town, Faisalabad, on April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM.
FAISALABAD: On Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and sacrifice for Christians worldwide, an anti-terrorism court in Faisalabad delivered a verdict that has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s Christian community. Pervaiz alias Kodu Masih, a Christian man, was sentenced to death on char
Hafizabad, Punjab – A harrowing tragedy struck the Christian community in Hafizabad, Pakistan, as nine minor children fell victim to a suspected poisoning after consuming sweetmeats offered by an unidentified individual. The incident, which occurred just days before the start of Holy Week&m
Hafizabad, Punjab - April 15, 2025- A horrifying incident has shaken the Christian community in Qila Sahib Singh, a neighborhood in Hafizabad, Punjab, where poisoned sweets were reportedly distributed among Christian children by an unidentified individual. The attack, which occurred on April 14,
Lahore, Pakistan: On 9th April, 24-year-old Nabeel Masih underwent a successful surgery at Farooq Hospital in Lahore for the removal of several large lipomas from his thighs—masses that had caused him immense pain and discomfort for years. Thanks to the financial and moral support of donors
UK: The latest Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England: Autumn 2023 paints a grim picture of homelessness across the nation, with a staggering 27% rise in rough sleeping since 2022. In total, 3,898 people were estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in autumn 2023. For London, the numbers are
Kasur, Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues its long-standing commitment to the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih, a young Christian couple who were falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in 2014. As these children grow and thrive under BACA&rs
Pakistan: The meeting between UN Special Representative for Minority Affairs, Professor Nicholas Levert, and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazir Tarar, highlights Pakistan’s official stance on the protection of minority rights. The minist
Gqeberha, South Africa - April 11, 2025 - Sardar Mushtaq Gill, founder of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has issued an urgent appeal to the global Christian community to unite in prayer for the safe return of American missionary Josh Sullivan, who was abducted during a church service in South Africa o
Lahore, Pakistan: (The Edge Foundation) In a landmark ruling that marks a rare legal victory for a persecuted Christian family, the Lahore High Court has ordered the immediate return of 14-year-old Ariah Gulzar to her mother, Sumera Gulzar, nearly three months after the girl was abducted fr
Karachi, Pakistan: According to Dawn, in a disturbing escalation of extremist behavior, Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a hardline Islamist group, has launched a series of violent attacks on KFC outlets across Karachi. These acts of vandalism and aggression are linked to the group’s vehem
Lahore, Pakistan - In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged in Pakistan, where a significant number of Christian women have been forcibly converted to Islam for marriage. Initially drawn by promises of an economically stable life with Muslim men, these women often face severe hardships and
Lahore, Pakistan: In Pakistan, Christian women are increasingly subjected to forced conversions to Islam and coerced marriages with Muslim men, often leading to abuse and social alienation. The case of Shahida Bibi, a Christian woman who endured forced conversion, marriage, and years of abuse, hi
Manawala, Punjab: (By Sardar Mushtaq Gill) A disturbing new case of Christian persecution has surfaced in Pakistan, with reports indicating that Asif Masih, a hardworking Christian farmer, was kidnapped and held hostage by a Muslim landlord in the village of Tarku, near the city of Manawala, Punj
Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan - April 6, 2025: In a disturbing late-night incident, two masked assailants attempted to set fire to Bethanya Church, located in Gulshan Colony, Jambar Khurd, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur. The attack took place at approximately 12:24 AM on April 6, 2025, while the church
Faisalabad: In Faisalabad, a Christian woman was brutally assaulted by three Muslim men at gunpoint after they tied up her husband in a sugarcane field while the couple was on their way home from work. The police have since arrested the perpetrators and placed them in judicial remand. The British
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - In a shocking and tragic incident, Nadeem, a Hindu man, was shot dead in Peshawar for reportedly refusing to convert to Islam. This murder has sparked widespread outrage among religious minorities in Pakistan, who are now questioning the authorities’ failure t
Wazirabad, Pakistan: Shabbir Masih, a 61-year-old grieving father whose wife and son were brutally murdered in 2021 by an intolerant Muslim neighbor, has turned British Asian Christian Association (BACA) for urgent assistance with a hernia surgery.
A Tragic Past
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Springfield, Virginia:“We are passing though the last days of blessed month of Ramadhan. Let us reflect in depth about our experiences we have gained during this month of fasting. We still have time to make the maximum use of the days which are left. Think of those who are in need, who are
Lahore, Pakistan - Sardar Mushtaq Gill, the Founder of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has expressed his deep gratitude for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2025 Annual Report, which highlights the grave challenges facing religious minorities in Pakistan. In a st
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemns the growing violations against individuals, families, and communities belonging to religious minorities, as the numbers of these incidents continue to rise at an alarming rate.
Recent visits of victims and families to the HRFP offi
Lahore, Pakistan: (By Sardar Mushtaq Gill) On March 17, 2025, 24-year-old Arslan Gill, a Christian resident of Railway Quarters in Mughal Pura, Lahore, was arrested and charged by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for allegedly sharing blasphemous content in Facebook groups. His arrest comes
Rawalpindi, Pakistan - A session court in Rawalpindi, a garrison area near Islamabad, has sentenced five men to death for their participation in posting blasphemous content online. The men, including one Afghan national and four Pakistanis, were sentenced on Tuesday in connection with the controv
Islamabad: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) arrest of Farhan Mallick, the Chief Executive Officer of the digital media platform Raftar on March 20 in Karachi. PPF calls for the immediate release of Mallick and urges the FIA to clarify
Lahore, Pakistan: In a harrowing turn of events, Christian human rights defender and advocate, Tahir Bashir, was the target of a ruthless assassination attempt while traveling in his vehicle. The assailants, three unidentified individuals on a motorbike, opened fire on Bashir’s car, punctur
Karachi: Cardinal Joseph Coutts, Archbishop Emeritus of Karachi, was honored with Pakistan’s Tamgha-e-Imtiaz award on March 23, 2025, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to interfaith harmony, social welfare, and the Christian community. The Tamgha-e-Imtiaz is one of Pakistan&rs
UK: On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Coventry Street in Central London became the stage for a powerful demonstration against antisemitism and extremism. The "Stop the Hate" counter-protest, inspired by the spirit of Purim, honored the memory of the Bibas brothers—Ariel (4 years old) a
Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan: The tragic murder of Imtiaz Masih, a Christian father of five daughters, murdered on February 21, 2025, has sparked outrage and distress among Pakistan’s Christian community. On a bright afternoon in Chak Jumro No. 163 RB, District Faisalabad, the victim was ru
Sheikhupura, Pakistan: In a disturbing incident that underscores the perilous nature of religious intolerance in Pakistan, a 22-year-old Christian waste paper contractor named Waqas Masih was brutally attacked for allegedly touching Islamic materials. This incident took place against the backdrop
Pakistan: A Christian man was brutally assaulted and humiliated by a group of influential Muslims in his village for collecting firewood. The attackers shaved the man’s head, eyebrows, and mustache before parading him through the streets on a donkey in a degrading display. The police have r
Aleeza’s Fight for Mobility: A Story of Survival and Strength through God. Report by Hannah Chowdhry
Pakistan: Aleeza was just 1.5 years old when she survived a horrific terrorist attack on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church during a nativity service on 17th December 2017. The brutal assault claimed the lives of nine innocent worshippers, leaving a deep scar on the Christian community in Pakis
Pakistan: Two Christian brothers, Imran Daniel (30) and Arslan Daniel (24), were brutally shot and killed by drug lords Ali Butt, Qadir Butt, and their accomplices in the main bazaar of Rachna Town, a suburb of Ferozwala, in October 2024. The attack stemmed from a heated confrontation after the b
While the growing and new wave of terrorism in Pakistan has awakened the government and defence institutions to adopt their policies anew, international forces and anti-national organisations have also turned the tide of criticism towards the current government and our forces.
Our
Peshawar: (By PCP) Mr. Khalid Shahzad a Human Rights activist and founder DCSC writes that the situation you describe highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in Pakistan, particularly regarding educational institutions. Here's a structured analysis of the issue
Pakistan: Reports have surfaced, revealing that a network of Individuals Islamists allegedly exploiting Pakistan's blasphemy laws may have been operating with the tacit support of law enforcement agencies, including the police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Disturbingly, these al
Geneva: On March 11, 2025, Professor Shahid Mobeen, President of the Italian Consultation for Religious Freedom or Belief, spoke at a side event of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva. The event, organized by the Jubilee Campaign, was dedicated to “F
Pakistan: In recent years, Christianity has been experiencing a steady and concerning decline in several Islamic-majority nations, facing numerous challenges that threaten the survival and vitality of Christian communities in these regions. Factors ranging from political repression and legal rest
Pakistan, Punjab: LEAD Ministries Pakistan has made a heartfelt appeal to the global Christian community to address the growing crisis of Christians trapped in bonded labor at brick kilns in Punjab, Pakistan. Many individuals are being exploited in forced labor under severe conditions, burdened b
Sialkot: After nearly two months of uncertainty and legal battles, 14-year-old Christian girl Saneha Sharif has been successfully rescued and reunited with her parents. Her case, which has drawn significant national and international attention, underscores the challenges faced by religious minori
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), in collaboration with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), observed International Women’s Day 2025, marking the UN theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The event, held at Vision Hall in Faisalabad,
Pakistan: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has issued a stark and troubling report that casts a spotlight on the growing abuse of the country’s blasphemy laws. The report highlights a disturbing trend in which these laws are being weaponized against religious minorities, as we
Lahore: A disturbing incident unfolded at the Lahore Sessions Court when an assassination attempt targeting a blasphemy accused was narrowly avoided. The suspect, identified as Atif, son of Shaukat Ali and a resident of Baloki Kahna, was apprehended during a routine security check at t
Chak Jhumra, Pakistan: In a heartbreaking incident of religious intolerance, a young Christian man named Fiyaz Masih, hailing from Chak Jhumra, was brutally beaten and subjected to public humiliation by Muslim landlords on the false accusation of cutting wood. The young man, who was already strug
Lahore, Pakistan: A man from Lahore has been sentenced to death after a court found him guilty of blasphemy, following allegations brought forward by Niaz Ahmad Noori, a prominent leader of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a radical religious group known for its extreme interpretation of Isl
Kasur: (By Mushtaq Gill) In a troubling incident reported from the district of Kasur’s Tehsil Patoki, a Christian girl, Kanza Mushtaq, has come forward with allegations of harassment by a local Muslim young man. The incident, which has drawn attention for its controversial aftermath, raises
Pakistan: In the brick kilns of Pakistan, a grave injustice continues to unfold, with Christian workers enduring brutal conditions of bonded labor.
These workers, primarily from marginalized Christian communities, are trapped in a cycle of exploitation where generations are born into de
Lahore, Pakistan: In a devastating incident that underscores the critical flaws in Pakistan's judicial system, a man set himself on fire outside the Lahore High Court in a desperate act of protest against the prolonged delays and systemic failures of the legal process. After battling severe i
Washington DC: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Chairman, World Forum for Peace & Justice issued the following statement from Washington.We are saddened to know the demise of Ather Masood Wani and his brother Engineer Zafar wani within this week.
Inna Lillah-e-Wainna Ilahi Rajioon. Indeed
Lahore: In a heart-wrenching incident that has sparked outrage and calls for justice, a young Christian girl, Samia Boota, tragically lost her life after allegedly being thrown from the roof of a six-storey building in the Askari 11 area of Lahore. The 16-year-old, who worked as a domestic maid t
Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Lahore High Court, Highlighting Flaws in Pakistan’s Judicial System
Lahore, Punjab: In a tragic and disturbing turn of events, a Pakistani man set himself on fire outside the Lahore High Court in a desperate attempt to draw attention to the inefficiencies and alleged corruption in the country’s judicial system. The man, whose identity remains unknown, repor
Islamabad, Pakistan: (By Sardar Mushtaq Gill) In a significant legal development, Pastor Imran Amanat, one of the leaders of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has urged the Pakistani authorities to provide immediate security for individuals recently granted bail in blasphemy cases. This plea follows a co
Lahore, Pakistan: (By Sardar Mushtaq Gill) LEAD Ministries, a leading organization dedicated to promoting peace and justice, has called on the Pakistani government to take swift action against individuals flaunting both licensed and illegal weapons in public and using social media platforms to sp
Merciful God, I thank You for choosing me and sustaining me with Your promises from my youth through my later years in this curved and corrupt world. I praise You for keeping me strong in Your Holy Words as I labor to save souls for Christ, fulfilling Your command in Matthew 28:19.
Lord
Raiwind: Sonia Bibi, a 30-year-old woman from Raiwind, was brutally murdered, leaving her three children devastated and struggling with the traumatic loss of their mother. Sonia, a married mother, was found dead with her body placed on the railway tracks in what appeared to be an attempt to stage
Faisalabad, Pakistan: A 15-year-old Christian girl, Sineha, has been abducted by a Muslim man named Mujahid in a disturbing case of suspected forced conversion and marriage. The incident took place on February 7, 2025, in the People Colony area of Faisalabad.
Sineha, a member of the Chr
Lahore: In yet another heartbreaking case of grooming and forced conversion, a 12-year-old Christian girl from Lahore has been taken by a Muslim man nearly three times her age. The abductor transported her to Sindh, where he forcibly converted and married her—despite laws prohibiting child
Sialkot: A young Christian girl from Sialkot has been abducted by newly arrived Muslim neighbours, sparking deep concern among her family and the local Christian community. Police have arrested two suspects and uncovered their links to prostitution, leading to raids on multiple locations. However
11 Years of Injustice – Help Free Zafar Bhatti from false blasphemy imprisonment. By Hannah Chowdhry
Rawalpindi: Zafar Bhatti, a Pakistani Christian and the longest-serving blasphemy prisoner in Pakistan’s history, has been wrongfully convicted in a case that has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates. In 2022, after years of unjust imprisonment, he was sentenced to death
USA: The 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) under the chairmanship of Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski of Poland concluded this week at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the advisory body responsible for the social development pillar of global developme
Sanghar, Sindh – A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday morning, 10th February, when the lifeless body of 24-year-old Christian doctor, Sabar Masih, was discovered in the Chak-36 Workshop area of Sanghar, Sindh. After a postmortem examination, it was confirmed that the young doctor had been
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) strongly condemns the violations of minority rights across Pakistan, where religious minorities continue to face severe persecution and discrimination.
Religious minorities are routinely subjected to forced conversions, esp
UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group has today criticised Aberdeen City Council’s handling of the ongoing RAAC crisis, warning that the voluntary acquisition scheme is failing and urging the Council to adopt a fairer approach. Later today, Wilson Chowdhry, Chair of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, wil
Gujranwala, Pakistan – On the night of February 10, 2025, Pastor Shahbaz Barakat, a respected Christian leader from Rahwali Christian Town, was tragically shot by two unidentified armed assailants while returning to his village, Kaliwala. The incident occurred around 10:15 PM near Kot Nora,
Lahore: A major breakthrough in the tragic murder case of Suleman Masih, a Christian man brutally killed in January 2025, was made when Pakistani authorities apprehended one of the key suspects, Abdul Rehman, attempting to flee the country. Rehman, a prominent figure believed to be involved in th
Pakistani: In a recent interview with an international news media outlet, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recalled a disturbing incident in which he was threatened with legal action and a death sentence in Pakistan over blasphemy accusations related to a Facebook post. Zuckerberg’s experience high
New jersey: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, North America Saturday commemorated the 41st death anniversary of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, an eminent Kashmiri leader, with a renewed determination to achieve his foremost dream: the liberation of Jammu and Kashmir from India’s occupation and establ
Lahore, Pakistan: (By Advocate Mushtaq Gill) Disturbing reports of forced conversion and child marriage have emerged in Lahore, where a 12-year-old Christian girl was reportedly abducted, forcibly converted to Islam, and married against her will. The abduction occurred when the girl was allegedly
Washington, D.C: “It is our duty to support the people of Kashmir who are struggling for their right to self-determination. Our objective has to be to draw the attention of the world powers to the situation in Kashmir and to exert pressure on the government of India to resolve dispute over
UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group has today criticised Aberdeen City Council’s handling of the ongoing RAAC crisis, warning that the voluntary acquisition scheme is failing and urging the Council to adopt a fairer approach. Later today, Wilson Chowdhry, Chair of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, wil
OPEN LETTER
Dear Mark Griffin MSP,
Thank you for your thoughtful response to the challenges faced by homeowners affected by RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete). I greatly appreciate the time you and your Senior Parliamentary Advisor, Caitlin Stott, have taken to ackn
Dundee, Scotland: A former Dundee City Council worker is speaking out about the defects of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels, shedding light on the challenges faced by construction teams during the building process and the long-term impact on residents.
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Sialkot: Chairman of Pakistan Christian Awareness Movement, Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri speaking at the event organized in connection with the World Interfaith Harmony Week, has said that religious tolerance should be promoted in the country and the scholars of all schools of thought should work toge
Islamabad: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by the Pakistan government’s passage of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Amendment Bill, 2025 (PECA) without prior stakeholder consultation and a lack of clarthe bodies formed under it. This lack of clarity and consensus raises questions a
Sahiwal, Pakistan – Tensions have escalated in the Galla Mandi area following the arrest of 28-year-old Farhan Masih, a Christian man, on blasphemy charges on 26 January. The accusations were filed by a local Muslim, Muhammad Bilal Khan, raising concerns about the safety of Christians in th
Islamabad: (BY PPF) While accepting that internet users in Pakistan faced challenges, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on January 17, told the National Assembly that the internet, VPNs, and WhatsApp were “presently” fully operati
Pakistan: LEAD Ministries Pakistan has urgently called on the country’s Apex Court to review the medical report submitted by the Medical Board and take immediate action for the release of Anwar Kenneth, who has been arbitrarily detained for over 20 years. The organization has expressed deep
London: (By Hannah ChowdhryOn the afternoon of Thursday, 24th October, Royal Thai Immigration Officers conducted a raid on Phutthabucha Road in Bangkok, arresting 47-year-old widow Rubina Babar and her family. Those arrested include her two daughters, Simran Babar (25) and Marish Babar (23), as w
Pakistan: A case of blasphemy was registered FIR no 1444/24 police station Sadar tehsil Gojra district Toba tek singh ' punjab Pakistan against Christian female Shazia bibi 31 December 2024. Allegations were levelled that she burnt pages of islamic book.Javed sahotra and Shawaiz Ja
Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) in collaboration with Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) organized the orientation on the project entitled “Human Rights Documentation, Fact Findings & Advocacy for the Marginalized”, upcoming activities.
Human Rights Foc
UK: Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, and Fiona Crichton, the group’s Secretary, held a pivotal meeting with Khalida Hussain, representing the Scottish Government’s Better Building Team, Stephen Garvin Head of Building Standards at the Scottish Government and tw
PAKISTAN: In the past, women were often exploited to trap innocent individuals in sexual assault cases for blackmail, revenge, and other selfish motives. However, a disturbing new trend is emerging in Pakistan, where Christian youth are increasingly being targeted through honey-trapping schemes.
Islamabad: (PPF) To enhance media safety and reporting standards, the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) convened its Media Safety Investigative Reporting Fellows in Karachi for a three-day capacity-building workshop. The workshop, from December 26th to 28th, 2024, brought together journa
Pakistan: In a deeply disheartening development, the Chunian District Court has acquitted all primary accused in the brutal murder of Saleem Masih. The judge granted the benefit of the doubt to the accused, citing insufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
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London: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to provide unwavering support to the orphaned children of Shama and Shehzad, the young Christian couple who were tragically tortured and burned alive in 2014 after false accusations of blasphemy. This heinous act left their children
London: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has welcomed the heartening commitment of Joe Powell, MP for Kensington & Bayswater, to the global fight against religious persecution. In a recent email response to BACA Trustee Juliet Chowdhry, Mr. Powell expressed his unwaverin
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London – Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, has expressed profound disappointment and frustration with the response from Alex Norris, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Democracy and Local Growth, regarding the ongoing RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Con
London: Watch the historic moment as the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee officially backs the UK RAAC Campaign Group’s petition—a groundbreaking step in our fight for justice and accountability! (here)
20th December, 2024 — Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK R
London: (By Hannah Chowdhry) The RAAC crisis has left many homeowners in Scotland and across the UK grappling with significant uncertainty about the safety of their homes and their financial futures. Local councils and government bodies have acknowledged the issue, but there remain critical gaps
Washington, D.C: Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan, Kashmiri American scholar said that “On January 5, 1949, the United Nations passed a resolution regarding the Kashmir conflict, which became a significant milestone in the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Jammu and K
London: (By Hannah Chowdhry) A recent series of violent incidents in Manipur have led to widespread international outrage following the brutal assault on Kuki-Zo women by security forces. The attacks, which occurred on 31st December 2024, left over 30 women severely injured as they courageously d
Malaysia: Merciful Lord of Hosts, I fall before Your throne of grace and mercy at the dawn of this year, 2025, broken and weary from the weight of a decade-long struggle for persecuted community families in different countries. My heart is heavy, my strength is failing, and my spirit groans under
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"Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" By Nazir S Bhatti
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