Pancho Baig, Sheikhupura: In the small village of Pancho Baig, Kotla Sheikhupura lived Sharif Masih, who worked hard as a labourer to provide for his family. Five years ago, due to poverty, Sharif made a difficult decision. He sent his young son, Jameel Masih, now just 14 or 15 years old, to work

Gujranwala, Punjab: LEAD Ministries strongly condemns the brutal assault on Yousaf Masih, a Christian sanitation worker serving under the Suthra Punjab program, in the Francis Abad area of UC No. 69, Pasrur Road, Jandian Bagh Wala, Gujranwala, Punjab.

According to eyewitnesses, Yousaf M

Punjab, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has strongly condemned the alleged forced conversions of two Christian teenage boys in separate incidents in Punjab, describing the cases as serious violations of religious freedom, child protection laws, and fundamental human rights.

According to infor

UK: On Thursday 19th February, I will be leading the UK RAAC Campaign Group during a crucial meeting at the Scottish Government’s headquarters at Atlantic Quay. Senior officials, including representatives from the Better Homes Division, will be present to discuss the ongoing Reinforced Auto

UK: For months, RAAC-affected homeowners in Aberdeen have been grappling not only with the risks to their safety but also with the challenges of engaging meaningfully with the council tasked with supporting them. Families living under the shadow of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) ro

Islamabad: (PPF) On February 18, the Supreme Court granted post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, ordering his release upon the submission of surety bonds worth Rs200,000. The bail order overturns a 21 January ruling by the

Gujranwala: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a false accusation of blasphemy against Sarwar Masih, a Christian resident of Gujranwala, allegedly used as a tool to facilitate unlawful land grabbing. HRFP is urgently calling on authorities to

GUJRANWALA: The Christian community in Pakistan continues to face serious challenges, as recent incidents in Gujranwala highlight the ongoing misuse of religion in personal disputes and the intimidation of vulnerable communities.

A Christian resident, Sarwar Masih, alleges that his home

February 19, 2026

To,

The Honorable

Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab

OPENLETTER

Subject: Request for Review of Punjab Local Government Act 2025

Respected Madam,

We, the undersigned, respectfully draw your att

Pakistan: In response to the deeply distressing case reported from the outskirts of Sheikhupura, where a minor Christian girl, Aneesha, has allegedly been abducted from her family in the village of Rattian Khurshid, serious concerns have once again been raised regarding the safety and protection

Pakistan: Across South Asia, false accusations of blasphemy—claims of insulting Prophet of Islam or desecrating the Quran—have become a lethal weapon. Innocent lives, including Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, are consumed by rumor, mob rage, and digital manipulation—often bef

Punjab, Pakistan: A series of violent attacks and systematic harassment targeting Christian communities in Punjab has raised alarm among human rights advocates, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. LEAD Ministries, which documents violence against Christians in Pakistan, has highli

Punjab, Pakistan: Afzal Masih, a devoted Catholic father of four, was murdered while travelling to a Marian pilgrimage in Mariamabad.

He was shot dead after confronting Muslim men who were harassing Christian women in his group.

Months later, his killers have been granted bail

Jarawater, Sindh: After installing a life-changing water pump for Christian and Hindu families in Jarawater, BACA has begun construction of a much-needed washroom.

For years, women endured danger and humiliation using open fields for sanitation. The new facility will restore dignity, sa

Lahore, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has warmly welcomed the Punjab government’s landmark decision to criminalize child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage for both boys and girls. This progressive move ensures that religious interpretations, including Islamic Shari