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Behind Closed Doors: The Hidden Epidemic of Child Abuse in Pakistan
Childhood should be a time of safety, learning, and hope. Yet in Pakistan, countless children are facing a growing crisis of abuse, exploitation, and neglect. According to Sahil’s Cruel Numbers 2025 report, at least 3,630 cases of child abuse were recorded last year—a troubling 8% increase from 2024. This translates to
Behind the Numbers: The Silent Suffering of Minority Girls in Pakistan
Every year on International Women’s Day, the world celebrates progress, empowerment, and the resilience of women. Speeches are delivered, campaigns are launched, and powerful slogans about equality echo across the globe. Yet behind these celebrations, uncomfortable realities often remain hidden in the shadows. Some stories rarely receive the attention they deserve,
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
“We Just Want a Place to Live”: Christian Families of Islamabad’s Rimsha Colony Plead for Justice
A wave of anguish swept through the narrow streets of Rimsha Colony in Islamabad’s H-9 sector as hundreds of its residents took to the streets, carrying placards and crying out for justice. Their voices trembled with fear and frustration as they protested against the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which has directed
Faith in the Shadows: The Quiet Burden of Being Christian in Pakistan
In many parts of Pakistan, faith is something Christians carry quietly—sometimes in prayer, sometimes in fear. They are a small community in a country of nearly 250 million people. According to recent findings from the World Watch List 2026country dossier, about 4.7 million Christians live in Pakistan, making up less than
Gilgit-Baltistan: The Silent Suffering of Shia Minorities Under Military Occupation
In the serene valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, where snow-capped peaks meet flowing rivers, a tragic reality has persisted for over seven decades—one that remains largely invisible to the world. The Shia communities here, once the majority, live under the shadow of fear, oppression, and systematic violence orchestrated by the Pakistani military and
A Cry for Justice: The Heartbreaking Attack on a Young Christian Girl in Sheikhupura
A deep sadness has swept through the quiet town of Manawarabad in Sheikhupura District, where the innocence of a child was shattered in an act of unspeakable cruelty. A 10-year-old Christian girl was reportedly attacked by a local man, identified as Muhammad Wasim Butt, in Banda Nawan Kot, Chak No. 79
13 Years On, Joseph Colony’s Scars Tell a Story of Fire, Fear, and Resilience
A Day That Changed Lives Forever Today, March 9, 2026, marks 13 years since one of the darkest days for Pakistan’s Christian community in Joseph Colony. On March 9, 2013, a neighborhood of around 300–500 Christian families, totaling roughly 1,500–2,000 people, was attacked by a furious mob, leaving hundreds homeless, traumatized,
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Pakistan’s Blasphemy Crisis: Lives Destroyed in the Shadow of Fear and Intolerance
In the heart of Pakistan, where minarets rise against the sky and the call to prayer echoes with hope, an unsettling silence hangs heavy—one built not from peace, but from fear. In 2024, a record-shattering 344 blasphemy cases were registered across the country, according to the Annual Human Rights Observer by
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
Bleeding for Dignity: The Brutal Assault on a Christian Sanitation Worker
A wave of sorrow and outrage has swept through the Christian community of Gujranwala after a horrific assault on Yousaf Masih, a Christian sanitation worker serving under the Suthra Punjab program. In the quiet neighborhood of Francis Abad, UC No. 69, along Pasrur Road in Jandian Bagh Wala, an ordinary workday
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
Christian Women in Pakistan and the Silent Agony of Forced Conversions
In the shadows of Pakistan’s bustling cities and quiet villages, a silent cry echoes — the cry of Christian women whose lives have been upended by the harrowing reality of forced conversions. These are not just statistics in a report or fleeting headlines; they are daughters, sisters, and mothers who once
On the Eve of National Minorities Day, Pakistan’s Forgotten Voices Demand Justice
LAHORE/KARACHI/ISLAMABAD – As Pakistan prepared to mark National Minorities Day on August 11 — a day meant to honor diversity, unity, and equal citizenship — the mood in minority communities was far from celebratory. Instead of parades of pride, there were tears of frustration, voices choked with pain, and memories of