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UN warns Pakistan to end Persecution of Ahmadiyya Community and repeal Laws that criminalize their faith
UN human rights experts have told Pakistan to stop persecuting the Ahmadiyya community and protect their right to practise their faith. In a statement on 8 September 2026, they said they are deeply worried about ongoing discrimination, violence, and harsh laws that target Ahmadis simply for who they are. They warned
7 September 1974: When Pakistan Legally Declared Ahmadis Non-Muslims
7 September 1974 remains one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s constitutional history. On this day, Parliament, led by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, passed the Second Amendment and declared Ahmadis non-Muslims “for the purposes of the Constitution or law.” The state made a decision it should never have had the
11 U.S. Lawmakers Press Pakistan Over Christian Girl’s Alleged Forced Conversion
A bipartisan group of 11 U.S. lawmakers has urged Pakistan to protect the safety and rights of Neha Faqir, an 18-year-old Christian woman whose case has raised serious concerns about alleged abduction, religious coercion and failures in the justice system. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Chris Smith, co-chair of the Tom
Shot on His Way to Worship: The Killing of Ahmadi Man Mirza Safdar Mahmood
The killing of Mirza Safdar Mahmood in Mandi Bahauddin on September 2, 2026, is not an isolated tragedy. It is the predictable outcome of a country that has legally degraded, publicly vilified, and repeatedly failed to protect an entire religious community. Mahmood, a 65-year-old local office-bearer of the Ahmadiyya community, was
Three Years After Jaranwala, Justice Is Still Missing
Three years have passed since the Jaranwala tragedy, but Pakistan’s Christian community still carries its pain. The fires that destroyed homes and churches on 16 August 2023 may have been extinguished, yet the fear, trauma, and insecurity remain alive in the hearts of survivors. On 16 August this year, Christians, church
The White Stripe That Fades: Pakistan’s Minorities at 79
Pakistan marks 79 years of independence this August 14, 2026. The national flag flies high—green for the Muslim majority, and a white vertical stripe at the hoist for religious minorities. That white band stands for peace, honesty, and the promise of equal citizenship. Yet for millions of Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Ahmadis,
132 Women, Six Months, One National Shame: Pakistan’s Honor Killing Crisis in 2026
In the first six months of 2026, Pakistan recorded 132 honor killings. One hundred and thirty-two women were murdered by their own families—fathers, brothers, husbands—for the crime of choosing love, speaking out, or simply existing on their own terms. These are not statistics. They are daughters, sisters, mothers whose screams were
Minority Day in Pakistan: A Day of Promises, A Reality of Persecution
Every year on 11 August, Pakistan celebrates Minority Day. Government leaders deliver speeches about equality, religious freedom, and harmony. They remind the world of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s promise that all citizens would enjoy equal rights regardless of their religion. But for many religious minorities in Pakistan, Minority Day is not a
“Chura” Slur, Sewage Humiliation: Christian Worker Noman Masih Seeks Justice in Pasrur
PASRUR, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN — A reported incident involving Christian worker Noman Masih in Pasrur has raised serious concerns about the safety and dignity of religious minorities in Pakistan. According to Masih’s account, the incident took place while he was doing his work. He says that a group of men verbally abused
Pakistan’s Children Remain at Risk as 1,914 Abuse Cases Reported in Six Months
Nearly 1,914 cases of child abuse were reported across Pakistan between January and June 2026, according to Sahil’s latest Six Months Cruel Numbers report. Although the figure is slightly lower than the 1,956 cases recorded during the same period last year, it remains a disturbing measure of the dangers faced by
Christian Community Mourns Shazib Masih’s Killing in Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan’s Christian community is mourning the death of Shazib Masih, a young Christian who was reportedly shot and killed by an unidentified assailant in Islamabad. The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear. Authorities have yet to identify the attacker or determine the motive behind the shooting, raising serious concerns about the
Stolen Girls: The Hidden Machinery of Forced Conversion and Child Marriage in Pakistan
They are called “conversions” in official records. But behind the paperwork, signatures, and stamped certificates are children—girls barely in their teens—whose lives are being quietly erased. A recent report titled Stolen Girls, presented at the European Parliament by the Jubilee Campaign, lays bare a reality that is as disturbing as it
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“The Bullets at Rabwah’s Gate”: Pakistan’s Failure to Protect Its Ahmadis
On Friday, as worshippers gathered for Jumu’ah at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s central mosque—Bait-ul-Mahdi in Rabwah’s Gol Bazaar—four men arrived by car, stepped out, and sprayed the main gate with gunfire. Panic cracked the air. Young Ahmadi volunteers on security duty moved first, shielding the crowd and trading their own safety
Pakistan: Brutal Killing of Christian Youth Raises Urgent Questions on Minority Safety
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Morning should have brought nothing more than the ordinary comfort of breakfast. Instead, it became the final moment in the life of 22-year-old Zain Masih—a young man whose future was cut short in a burst of violence that has left a family shattered and a community in mourning.
7 September 1974: When Pakistan Legally Declared Ahmadis Non-Muslims
7 September 1974 remains one of the darkest days in Pakistan’s constitutional history. On this day, Parliament, led by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, passed the Second Amendment and declared Ahmadis non-Muslims “for the purposes of the Constitution or law.” The state made a decision it should never have had the
The Blasphemy Trap: How Pakistan’s Laws Endanger Minorities in the Digital Age
A Digital Weaponization of Faith Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, once framed as safeguards for religious sanctity, are increasingly exploited as tools of fear, control, and profit. Human rights groups now describe a growing “blasphemy business,” in which fabricated screenshots, doctored images, fake social media accounts, and false witness statements are used to
A Christian Voice Silenced: What Marqas Masih’s Death Says About Pakistan
On the evening of March 3, 2026, the life of a young man, just 20 years old, was extinguished under harrowing circumstances in Sargodha, Pakistan. His name was Marqas Masih—a hardworking, unmarried Christian laborer who left home each morning carrying quiet hopes for a better tomorrow. By nightfall, those hopes were
Faisalabad’s Children Are Dying in Silence — 663 Cases, Zero Convictions
Faisalabad is facing a deeply disturbing reality — hundreds of children have been sexually abused. Cases have been registered, suspects identified, yet justice remains painfully out of reach. Official statistics from 2025 reveal a shocking picture: 663 cases of sexual abuse against minors were registered across 45 police stations in Faisalabad
A Childhood Stolen in Pakistan: The Disappearance of a 13-Year-Old Christian Girl
In a quiet village in Sheikhupura, a family’s world has reportedly been torn apart overnight. Aneeqa Fiaz is only 13. According to her parents, she was taken from her home in Village Asa Nagri — a child who, just yesterday, should have been worrying about schoolwork, playing with friends, and the
Digital Accusations and Impunity: The Evolution of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Regime, 2023–2026
Pakistan’s blasphemy landscape has entered a more dangerous and complex phase. Despite periodic promises of reform, the data from 2023 to 2026 shows a clear deterioration: more cases, more mob violence, and a troubling shift toward digitally driven accusations that are harder to verify and easier to weaponize. The numbers alone
Justice Demanded After the Shocking Murder of a Christian Youth in Lahore
Lahore was shaken to its core this week by the brutal murder of a young Christian man, Salati Masih, the son of Shoukat Masih, who was savagely attacked with iron rods and a knife in Bao Wala, Barki Road on March 13, 2026. What began as an ordinary day turned into