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Pakistan Must Confront Rising Violence Against Religious Minorities: UN Experts Demand Action
UN human rights experts have issued a stark warning to the government of Pakistan, urging it to take immediate and effective measures to address the growing violence, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and attacks on places of worship targeting religious minorities, especially the Ahmadiyya community. The experts expressed deep concern over the
Neglected Voices: HRCP’s Stark Warning on Punjab’s Declining Human Rights
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised an alarm over the worsening political dysfunction and rampant human rights violations in Punjab, painting a haunting picture of suffering, inequality, and neglect. During the release of its annual “State of Human Rights in 2024” report on July 22 in Lahore, the
When a Father’s Pride Kills: Another Honor Crime in Quetta
On the morning of July 23, a home in Quetta’s Kechi Baig turned into a scene of unbearable grief. A father raised a gun—not in defence, not in fear—but in the cold assertion of ‘honor’. He shot dead his daughter and nephew as they sat within the sanctuary of their maternal
Shamraiz Masih: The Fight to Bring a Christian Teenager Back from Forced Conversion
In the small town of Sultan Town, Sargodha, Punjab, a 15-year-old Christian boy, Shamraiz Masih, went missing on Monday, July 21, 2025. A day that began like any other for Shamraiz – leaving his home to purchase household items – ended in a nightmare that his family could never have imagined.
Nabeel Masih’s Fight for Life After Blasphemy Charges and Unjust Imprisonment
Nabeel Masih, just 16 years old when his life was torn apart, has endured a nightmare no child should ever have to face. Arrested falsely on charges of blasphemy in Phoolnagar, District Kasur, on 18th September 2016, Nabeel was thrust into a world of pain and injustice. A child, accused of
A Brutal End: The Tragic Death of Farhan and the Fight Against Madrasa Abuse
In a tragic and heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the community, a 14-year-old boy named Farhan was brutally beaten to death by his madrasa teacher, Qari Muhammad Umar, and his son, Ihsan Ullah, in the Chalyar area of Khwazakhela Tehsil, Swat. The horrifying images of Farhan’s battered body, covered in red
The Tragic Impact of Honor Killings in Tribal Areas: The killing of Nooruddin and his sister-in-law
The dark reality of honor-based killings continues to cast a shadow over the lives of countless families across Pakistan. In yet another tragic incident, this time in the Kotkay area of Lower Dir, the promise of justice is silenced by a brutal act of violence that has left a family shattered.
The Silent Suffering of Amir Masih Under False Blasphemy Allegations in Pakistan
In a deeply troubling incident, a 60-year-old Catholic man, Amir Masih, found himself ensnared in a nightmare, facing charges of blasphemy after a simple argument over groceries spiraled into a dangerous false accusation. On July 19, Peter went to a shop in Lahore’s Nishat Colony, intending to purchase a few daily
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Justice for Sunaiha: A Christian Girl’s Fight Against Exploitation in Pakistan
In the quiet town of Korpur village, Sialkot, Pakistan, a young Christian girl’s life was torn apart in the most heart-wrenching way. On January 9, 2025, 14-year-old Sunaiha Sharif was cruelly abducted by those she had trusted. The agony that followed has since become a story of unimaginable pain, perseverance, and
When Being Ahmadi Becomes a Crime in Pakistan
Fear clung to the two elderly men in the grainy video, their cuffed and chained hands a heart-wrenching symbol of helplessness. Around them, a hostile crowd roared slogans about the “finality of Prophethood,” their voices heavy with intolerance and anger. Men in black coats—the familiar uniform of Pakistan’s legal profession—stood not
Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws: A Weapon of Persecution and Radicalization
Once again, Pakistan has demonstrated to the world that justice and humanity are secondary to its radical, extremist ideology. A man from Lahore has been sentenced to death under the country’s infamous blasphemy laws, a verdict driven not by truth or fairness but by the relentless fanaticism of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP),
Eid of Fear: How Pakistan’s Government Turns a Blind Eye to Anti-Ahmadi Violence
Once again, Pakistan’s shameful persecution of the Ahmadiyya community has escalated as Eid ul Azha approaches. This time, it’s not just about the systemic hatred that has always existed; it’s the government’s apathy, an implicit sanctioning of this violence that continues unabated. The radical, far-right group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has taken
Childhood Abducted: The Unanswered Disappearance of Radha Bheel
It has been more than 15 harrowing days since Radha Bheel vanished—15 days of silence, fear, and heartbreak for a family who have nothing but a girl’s birth certificate, a fading memory, and unending tears to hold on to. Radha, a 14-year-old child, is still missing. Her father, Panya Bheel, breaks
Pakistan Must Confront Rising Violence Against Religious Minorities: UN Experts Demand Action
UN human rights experts have issued a stark warning to the government of Pakistan, urging it to take immediate and effective measures to address the growing violence, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, and attacks on places of worship targeting religious minorities, especially the Ahmadiyya community. The experts expressed deep concern over the