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Invisible Wounds: New Data Reveals the True Scale of Abuse Against Children in Pakistan
A new national factsheet on violence against children (VAC) has sent a chilling reminder of how unsafe childhood remains across Pakistan. Covering the first six months of 2025, the document doesn’t just present numbers — it exposes a system that repeatedly fails to see, protect and deliver justice for its youngest
When the Classroom Demands Conversion: Mirpur Sakro’s Daughters Speak Out
Every morning in Mirpur Sakro, in Sindh’s Thatta district, a group of young Hindu girls once walked to school with simple dreams. They wanted what any ninth grader wants: to pass their exams, make their parents proud, maybe become teachers, doctors, or officers one day. Their school — Government Girls’ High
“We Are Not Safe Anywhere”: Inside a Quarter of Relentless Persecution of Pakistan’s Ahmadis (July–September 2025)
In the small village of Piro Chak in District Sialkot, mourners gathered in September to lay 55-year-old Qudsia Tabassum to rest. Her family had already endured two years of disputes over the right to use the local cemetery. This time, they hoped the authorities’ assurances would hold. Instead, a crowd formed
Recorded, Not Protected: Islamabad’s Alarming Zero-Conviction Crisis on Violence Against Women (Jan–Jun 2025)
In Islamabad, the numbers do not lie—they accuse. Between January and June 2025, 373 cases of violence against women were reported in the federal capital. Not a single one resulted in a conviction. Not for rape. Not for kidnapping. Not for physical abuse. Not for harassment, cybercrime, or even honour killings.
A Christian in Chains: The Tragic Story of Rasheed Masih and Pakistan’s Unseen Battle with Justice and Compassion
On the humid morning of August 6, police arrived at a small home in Hujra Shah Muqeem, Okara District, Punjab. Inside lived Rasheed Masih, a 48-year-old Christian father battling severe depression. Within hours, he was in handcuffs — accused of blasphemy, terrorism, and sedition. His arrest, a chilling symbol of how
“He Can’t Even See Their Faces”: A Blind Christian, a Mother’s Plea, and the Cruel Machinery of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws
On the morning of August 21, a 49-year-old man felt for the edges of a battered weighing scale, the way he did every day, and made his way toward Model Town Park in Lahore. Blind since childhood, Nadeem Masih had found a modest way to live with dignity—charging petty merchants a
When Faith Becomes a Target: The Silent Struggle of Pakistan’s Christian Church Planters
In recent years, the quiet resilience of Pakistan’s Christian community has been met with growing hostility. Among the most vulnerable are those who dare to plant new churches—places meant to be sanctuaries of faith and hope, but which too often become flashpoints of persecution. The latest heartbreak comes from Essa Nagri
“We Will Kill the Children”: Fresh Threats Expose the Fragility of Ahmadi Life in Pakistan
In the valley of the Chenab, where faith should be shelter, fear has taken root. A day after gunmen opened fire on worshippers at the central Ahmadiyya mosque, Bait-ul-Mahdi, in Rabwah—killing one attacker while three fled—previously undisclosed threats against Ahmadi schools have come to light. Together they sketch a chilling truth:
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Young Christian Doctor’s Murder in Sanghar Raises Alarming Concerns
Sanghar, Sindh – A shocking incident unfolded in Sanghar as 24-year-old Christian doctor, Sabar Masih, was found dead on the morning of February 10th in the Chak-36 Workshop area. Authorities have confirmed that he was brutally murdered, with visible signs of severe assault on his body. Dr. Sabar Masih, a dedicated
Shattered Innocence: Confronting Child Abuse and Bacha Bazi in Pakistan
The youth of Pakistan, often celebrated as the torchbearers of the nation’s future, are trapped in a cycle of despair and deprivation. Their dreams are shackled by crushing poverty and the glaring absence of educational opportunities. UNICEF’s heartbreaking statistics reveal that 22.8 million children, aged 5 to 16, are out of
A Cry from the Fields: The Silent Suffering of Pakistan’s Christian Farmers
In the quiet village of Tarku, nestled near the city of Manawala in Punjab, Pakistan, a painful story has emerged — one that exposes the deep wounds of religious discrimination and human suffering. This is the story of Asif Masih, a humble Christian farmer, a father, and a man of the
Honor at a Price: The Murder of Alia Bibi and the Cost of Freedom
On the quiet night of July 16, 2025, a young woman’s life was tragically cut short in a way that left her family broken and her community in shock. Alia Bibi, a woman in her mid-twenties, was shot dead in the courtyard of her home in Shamoni Khattak, Lakki Marwat, under
“We Will Kill the Children”: Fresh Threats Expose the Fragility of Ahmadi Life in Pakistan
In the valley of the Chenab, where faith should be shelter, fear has taken root. A day after gunmen opened fire on worshippers at the central Ahmadiyya mosque, Bait-ul-Mahdi, in Rabwah—killing one attacker while three fled—previously undisclosed threats against Ahmadi schools have come to light. Together they sketch a chilling truth:
Christian Sisters Viciously Attacked Amid Systemic Injustice in Pakistan
In the quiet town of Millat Town, Faisalabad, a horrific incident unfolded on the afternoon of April 15, 2025, one that sends shivers down the spine of every compassionate soul. Two innocent Christian sisters, Aina (18) and Shaina (17), were viciously attacked, their dignity and safety torn apart in an act