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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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Transgender Lives Matter: Remembering Zaibi and the Fight for Justice in Pakistan
On the night of Friday, June 13, 2025, a devastating and heart-wrenching crime unfolded in the limits of the Mirpur police station in Pakistan, forever altering the life of the transgender community and those who loved Zaibi, a cherished member of it. The victim, Zaibi, a transgender person, was allegedly shot
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
“We Left With Nothing”: Women in Punjab’s Flood Camps Are Fighting a Second, Silent Battle
When the Ravi River spilled its banks and turned neighborhoods into brown, endless lakes, mothers carried children through the water and fathers clutched plastic bags of documents above their heads. In the rush, whole lives were left on drowned streets—wedding trunks, school certificates, framed photographs. What followed was a scramble to
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.
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
Blasphemy Rumors Stir Panic in Sangla Hill, But Peace Prevails
In the heart of Sangla Hill, a wave of fear momentarily swept through the Christian community. The quiet town, nestled in the Punjab province of Pakistan, became the center of panic after rumors emerged about a blasphemy accusation against a local Christian lawyer. For many, the threat of mob violence was