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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
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
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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 Nation’s Silent War on Its Minorities
In the heart of Pakistan, far from the buzz of political speeches and diplomatic summits, there’s a quieter tragedy unfolding — one that doesn’t always make headlines, one that slips between the cracks of national conscience. The Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has released a searing report covering the first quarter
Blasphemy Law Misused Again: Christian Man’s Life Ruined by False Accusation
In the heart of Lahore, a young Christian man’s life is in turmoil after a false accusation of blasphemy has led to an unprecedented chain of events. Asher Rasheed Bhatti, a law-abiding citizen and an Altar Boy at St. Matthew’s Church in Awan Market, has been forced into hiding after being
“He Bled for His Faith”: The Story of a Christian man Waqas Masih and a Father’s Cry for Justice
Sheikhupura, Punjab — In a harrowing incident that has shaken the conscience of many, Waqas Masih, a 22-year-old Christian labourer, was viciously attacked at Subhan Allah Paper Mills in Chak No. 16, Sharaqpur — allegedly after enduring weeks of religious harassment and pressure to renounce his faith. Waqas, the eldest of
Invisible Wounds: New Data Reveals the True Scale of Abuse Against Children in Pakistan
A new national factsheet on violence against children (VAC) has sent a chilling reminder of how unsafe childhood remains across Pakistan. Covering the first six months of 2025, the document doesn’t just present numbers — it exposes a system that repeatedly fails to see, protect and deliver justice for its youngest
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