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When Justice Sleeps: The Vanishing of a Christian Girl in Pakistan
In the quiet, dusty lanes of Handaal village near Kot Radha Kishan, grief has found a home in the heart of one Christian family. Faqeer Masih, a humble brick kiln worker, spends his days searching for answers—clinging to hope and prayer as his 16-year-old daughter, Neha Bibi, remains lost to him.
The Silent Erasure of Faith: How Pakistan Fails Its Own Heritage
The heart of Karachi beats with centuries of history. Yet, one of its oldest spiritual symbols—the Ramchandra Mandir—now stands suffocated behind cold cement walls and iron gates adorned with Islamic inscriptions. On Ratan Talao Street, just steps from the Preedy Police Station, a place once resonating with prayer and coexistence has
25 Million Children Out of School: Pakistan Faces an Education Emergency
According to UNICEF, Pakistan is facing an education crisis of unprecedented scale. An estimated 25.1 million children aged 5–16 are out of school, making the country the second-worst in the world for children missing out on education. These numbers are more than statistics—they are millions of lost dreams, opportunities, and futures.
Our Daughters Are Not Safe: Christian Families in Karachi Cry for Justice
Outside the Karachi Press Club on a warm Sunday afternoon, the chorus of voices grew louder — women clutching hand-painted placards, young girls standing shoulder to shoulder with elders, all united by a single plea: “Protect our daughters.” Christian organisations and rights activists had gathered in protest, expressing deep concern over
Eid in the Shadows: Religious Restrictions on Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya Community
Every year, as Eid al-Fitr approaches, a familiar pattern unfolds in Pakistan. While millions prepare for prayer and celebration, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community braces for restrictions, uncertainty, and, too often, outright denial of their right to worship. This year was no different. In several districts of Punjab, Ahmadis were once again
Judiciary in Chains: How Pakistan’s Blasphemy Mafia Rules the Courts and the State
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have become a tool of systematic coercion, allowing organised religious groups and their allies to intimidate judges, prosecutors, police, and politicians, effectively holding the justice system and wider state machinery hostage. This “blasphemy complex” relies on fear of mob violence, targeted killings, and economic blackmail to paralyse institutions
Vanished Without a Trace: Hindu Girl Miran Meghwar’s Disappearance in Pakistan
Days have turned into nights, and nights into haunting silence for the family of 15-year-old Miran Meghwar, a Hindu girl from Sattar Nagar in Mirpurkhas, Sindh, who went missing and has yet to be found. Her parents wait by the door, clinging to hope with trembling hands and tearful prayers, yearning
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
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Behind the Numbers: The Heartbreaking Truth of Pakistan’s 2024 Crime Statistics
In 2024, the nation bore witness to a deeply disturbing surge in violence, a grim reminder of the dark undercurrents running through our society. The officially reported crime statistics for the year reveal numbers that are not just alarming, but heart-wrenching: a total of 11,074 murders, 2,142 cases of gang rape,
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
Christians Are Dying in Pakistan’s Sewer System — Over 70 Lives Lost, Zero Accountability
The Islamabad High Court has blasted the government for allowing decades of deadly neglect in sewer work—an industry where Christians make up more than 80% of the workforce but also nearly 100% of the deaths. Since 1988, over 70 sewer workers have died inside toxic manholes. That’s an average of 2
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
The Blasphemy Trap: How Pakistan’s Laws Endanger Minorities in the Digital Age
A Digital Weaponization of Faith Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, once framed as safeguards for religious sanctity, are increasingly exploited as tools of fear, control, and profit. Human rights groups now describe a growing “blasphemy business,” in which fabricated screenshots, doctored images, fake social media accounts, and false witness statements are used to
“Bring Maria Home”: A Father’s Fight Against Forced Conversion and Child Marriage
On a humid July afternoon in Lahore’s Sattukatla neighborhood, 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz stepped out to buy something from the corner shop and never returned. Two days later, her father, Shahbaz Masih — a driver and the sole provider for his family of five children — learned the unthinkable: a local man,