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Pakistan Police Torture Christian Father to Death in Custody
Imagine the shattering ring of your husband’s phone—his voice silenced, replaced by a stranger’s cold demand. That’s how Nazia Masih’s world crumbled on March 26 in Lahore’s Sadhoki Kahna Nau neighborhood. Her husband, Iftikhar Masih, a devoted Catholic father of four and a humble gardener at the University of Lahore, was
Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Marriage of Minor Christian Girl: A Dangerous Precedent
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) of Pakistan has sparked outrage by upholding the marriage of 13-year-old Christian girl Maria Shahbaz to 30-year-old Muslim man Shehryar Ahmad, accused of abducting and forcibly converting her. The ruling, issued on March 25, 2026, has alarmed human rights defenders, minority advocates, and legal experts, who
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
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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
Hope Behind Bars: Pakistan’s Minority Prisoners Face Systemic Abuse and Discrimination
On August 15, the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), a Catholic Church body, released a devastating study titled “Hope Behind Bars.” Its findings uncover a grim reality: Pakistan’s prisons are not merely places of confinement, but sites of deep-rooted prejudice where minority inmates — particularly Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs
Extremism Knocked at Midnight in Pakistan — But Was Met by Bravery
In the silent hours of April 6, 2025, while the world around slumbered in peace, a sacred space came under attack. Bethanya Church, a humble yet cherished place of worship nestled in Gulshan Colony, Jambar Khurd, Tehsil Pattoki, District Kasur, nearly fell victim to a despicable act of violence. Two masked
“We Live Here Too”: KP’s Transgender Community Faces a Spreading Campaign of Exclusion
On a warm night in Swabi, music drifted across a market rooftop until the sound collided with a threat that’s become all too familiar: leave. For the transgender community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the latest push by local elders to expel them from the district is not a one-off flare of
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,
Shamraiz Masih: The Fight to Bring a Christian Teenager Back from Forced Conversion
In the small town of Sultan Town, Sargodha, Punjab, a 15-year-old Christian boy, Shamraiz Masih, went missing on Monday, July 21, 2025. A day that began like any other for Shamraiz – leaving his home to purchase household items – ended in a nightmare that his family could never have imagined.