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The Heartbreaking Story of Jessica Iqbal: A Father’s Agony and a Daughter Lost to Fear
In the early hours of April 30, a nightmare unfolded for the Masih family in Lahore’s Chungi Amarsidhu neighborhood. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Iqbal, a bright and innocent Catholic girl, was taken from the safety of her home by Azeem Ullah, a 32-year-old Muslim man — a neighbor, a stranger who became a
A 17-Year-Old TikTok Star Murdered in Islamabad — When Will Pakistan Protect Its Own Children?
The brutal killing of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, a young TikTok sensation from Chitral, in her own home in Islamabad’s G-13 Sector is yet another chilling reminder of Pakistan’s failure to safeguard the lives of its innocent youth. Shot dead at close range by an unknown assailant who brazenly entered her house
Justice Delayed, Freedom Denied: The Long Road of Waris Masih’s Fight for Innocence
For more than 13 agonizing years, Waris Masih, a Christian man from Muzaffargarh, endured the unbearable cruelty of wrongful imprisonment. Accused of a double murder he did not commit, Masih languished behind bars while his life, family, and dignity slipped away with every passing day. But in 2025, after a protracted
When Faith Becomes a Crime: The Brutal Reality for Pakistan’s Ahmadis
On the morning of Friday, May 16, 2025, Dr. Sheikh Mahmood Ahmed, a 58-year-old doctor in Sargodha, was tragically gunned down while attending to his patients. His murder is not just another headline; it marks the third brutal killing of a member of Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya community in less than five months,
Too Late for Too Many: Pakistan’s Long-Overdue Ban on Child Marriage
In a country where the innocence of childhood has too often been buried under the weight of tradition, coercion, and silence, a rare moment of moral clarity emerged on May 16. Pakistan’s National Assembly unanimously passed a bill banning child marriages—a decision that should have been made decades ago, but was
A Doctor of Humanity Silenced: Another Ahmadi Life Lost in Sargodha
On yet another grim Friday, a black cloud descended over Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya community. Dr. Sheikh Mahmood, a 58-year-old renowned gastroenterologist and respected humanitarian, was gunned down in cold blood inside Fatima Hospital in Sargodha. The bullets that tore through his body did more than end a life—they extinguished a light of
The Tragic Death of Sujawal Masih and the Plight of Pakistan’s Christians
In the quiet neighborhood of Mohalla Atari, Rangpura, Sialkot, a young life was cruelly snatched away—Sujawal Masih, a bright and hopeful Christian youth, now lies lifeless under circumstances shrouded in pain and suspicion. His death is not just a loss for his family but a heartbreaking echo of the vulnerability that
Pakistan’s Justice System Fails Ahmadis Again: A Shameful Acquittal Amidst Sectarian Murders
In a glaring display of Pakistan’s systemic failure and deep-rooted sectarian bias, Additional District and Sessions Judge Farrukh Hameed has acquitted all seven accused in the brutal murders of three members of the Ahmadiyya community—victims of cold-blooded sectarian violence in 2019 and 2021. This verdict is not just a miscarriage of
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The Silent Ruin of Shiri Garu Mandir: A Reflection of Pakistan’s Heritage Neglect
The Shiri Garu Mandir, once a thriving symbol of faith and cultural richness, now stands as a silent testament to the neglect and disrepair inflicted by time, mismanagement, and political turmoil. Nestled in the heart of Layyah, Punjab, this ancient Hindu temple, believed to have been constructed in 1526 AD, is
A Family’s Nightmare: 12-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted at Gunpoint in Pakistan
In the heart of Punjab’s Okara District, a family has been plunged into unimaginable agony. On January 20th, 12-year-old Ariha, a bright-eyed child full of dreams, was ripped away from the safety of her home by three armed men. Her mother, Sumera Gulzar, fought desperately to protect her daughter, but her
A Father’s Fight, A Daughter’s Return: The Emotional Journey of Saneha Sharif’s Rescue
After nearly two agonizing months of fear, heartbreak, and relentless legal battles, 14-year-old Christian girl Saneha Sharif is finally home. Her parents, Sharif Masih and his wife, clung to each other as they welcomed their daughter back into their arms—an embrace that carried the weight of their suffering, their prayers, and
Pakistan: Muslim Man Brutally Lynched Over Blasphemy Accusations
A horrific incident on June 20th shattered the serene hills of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In the idyllic town of Madyan, nestled in the Swat Valley, a Muslim mob brutally killed Muhammad Suleman, a fellow Muslim, and set his body ablaze. The 35-year-old, a tourist from Sialkot in Punjab province, was
Dr. Shahnawaz: A Family’s Plea for Justice Amid Tragedy and Allegations of a Staged Encounter
People gathered outside the village, their eyes burning with anger. We carried the body of Dr. Shahnawaz Kandanar, hoping to lay him to rest in our land in the quiet desert. But before we could lower him into the earth, they came—furious, unrelenting. We had no choice but to flee. As
Pakistani Court Enforces ‘Islam’ Designation on Christian’s ID Card
A court in Pakistan has denied a Christian victim of a fraudulent conversion from changing the religious designation of Islam and the Muslim name that his employers had illicitly registered on his National Identity Card, sources report. In a verdict issued on May 18, Pattoki Civil Judge Mian Usman Tariq stated,