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A Life Silenced: The Story of Sumaira and the Dark Shadow of “Honour” in Sindh
Shikarpur woke up to another tragedy on Wednesday — one that tore through the walls of a family home and echoed across a society already burdened by countless similar stories. Fifteen-year-old Sumaira, a girl whose only “sin” was talking to someone on the phone, was shot dead — allegedly by her
Punjab’s Child Marriage Ordinance 2026: A Law on Paper, Not in Reality
Punjab’s government has announced the Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, declaring that the minimum age of marriage is now 18 years for both boys and girls. Child marriage has also been made a non-bailable offence, with punishments of up to seven years in prison and fines reaching Rs1 million. On paper,
Faisalabad’s Children Are Dying in Silence — 663 Cases, Zero Convictions
Faisalabad is facing a deeply disturbing reality — hundreds of children have been sexually abused. Cases have been registered, suspects identified, yet justice remains painfully out of reach. Official statistics from 2025 reveal a shocking picture: 663 cases of sexual abuse against minors were registered across 45 police stations in Faisalabad
Trapped in Fear: The Silent Suffering of a Christian Family in Kasur
Amid the dusty lanes of a small village in Pakistan’s Kasur District, a cry for help has once again echoed—a cry from those who live unseen and unheard. A Christian bonded labor family, already burdened by poverty and illness, has reportedly faced brutal torture and death threats at the hands of
Terror Strikes Islamabad: Suicide Blast Devastates Shia Mosque During Friday Prayers
Islamabad — The capital city trembled on Friday as tragedy unfolded once again. At least 15 worshippers were killed and more than 80 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers. For the Shia community, it was yet another assault on faith, safety,
A Late Arrival, a Life Shattered: Brutality Against a Disabled Christian Farm Worker in Sialkot
In a quiet village near Sialkot, a young man’s life was nearly destroyed—not because of a crime, but because he arrived late to work. Tanveer Masih is 24 years old. He is a Christian. He has lived with an intellectual disability since childhood. And on 18 January, he was subjected to
Bahawalpur Attack Exposes Religious Discrimination Against Christian Workers
A Christian worker narrowly escaped a horrific attack in Bahawalpur, Punjab, emphasizing the dangers and challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. The incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive protection mechanisms to guard against religiously motivated violence. On January 21, 2026, Zahid Masih, a married Christian man employed as a
Silenced in Someone Else’s Home: Another Christian Child’s Alleged Abuse in Pakistan
An alleged case of brutality against a 13-year-old Christian girl has reopened a painful wound in Pakistan’s minority communities—where faith, poverty, and power often collide, and children pay the price. Local sources say the child, identified as Zarnaab, was working as a domestic maid inside the home of an influential person
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A Dark Night of Destruction: The Illegal Demolition of Ahmadiyya Places of Worship
In the dead of night on April 9, 2025, a tragic and unlawful event unfolded in the Nankana District of Pakistan. At around 11 pm, the police of the Sadar Sangla Hill Police Station carried out the illegal demolition of the minarets and mihrabs at two places of worship belonging to the
Injustice in the Shadows: Pakistan’s Cruel Persecution of a Christian Teen
In the land that often boasts of its justice system and religious tolerance, a teenage boy rots behind bars — his only crime: being a Christian in Pakistan. Akash Karamat, barely 18 years old, has spent the last 18 months imprisoned under the country’s notorious and misused blasphemy laws. Even after
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
The Disturbing Truth Behind Shaneela Meghwar’s Abduction
A mournful silence now fills the once bustling, vibrant home of the Meghwar family, located on Matli’s Sessions’ Court Road in Sindh’s Badin district. The walls that once echoed with the innocent laughter of 15-year-old Shaneela Meghwar now stand as cold witnesses to her family’s anguish and desperation. Since June 23,
Under Siege: The Constant Threat to Ahmadi Worshippers in Pakistan
In Pakistan, where religious intolerance runs deep, the Ahmadi community continues to face systemic persecution and violence. A recent incident in Samanabad is a poignant reminder of their vulnerability and the constant fear that hangs over their heads. On a seemingly ordinary Friday, a dangerous mob, fueled by hate and intolerance,
Terror Strikes Islamabad: Suicide Blast Devastates Shia Mosque During Friday Prayers
Islamabad — The capital city trembled on Friday as tragedy unfolded once again. At least 15 worshippers were killed and more than 80 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted Imambargah Khadijat-ul-Kubra in Islamabad’s Tarlai area during Friday prayers. For the Shia community, it was yet another assault on faith, safety,