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Gunshots in the Night: Tensions Rise in Sahiwal as Ahmadiyya Man Escapes Attack
In the quiet village of 6/11-L, located in Sahiwal tehsil, an Ahmadiyya community member, Z, faced a terrifying and life-threatening ordeal on a late Saturday night. Standing outside his home, unaware of the lurking danger, Z became the target of a gun attack that could have easily claimed his life. As
The Devastating Impact of Punjab’s Monsoon Floods on Christian Communities
Severe monsoon rains have once again ravaged the heart of Punjab, leaving behind a wake of destruction that has torn apart over 1,600 villages, claimed more than 1,000 lives, and displaced millions. As floodwaters rise, an already struggling nation finds itself caught in the relentless grip of nature’s fury. The Christian
Religious Harassment of Christian Student in Gujranwala: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan’s Schools
A deeply troubling and heartbreaking incident has come to light at the Government Elementary School in Kalar Abadi, Gujranwala, where a young Christian girl, Maryam Hidayat, has been subjected to ongoing religious harassment by her fellow students. The fourth-grader, only a child, is reportedly facing intense pressure to convert to Islam.
The Hidden Crisis: Medical Exploitation of Christian Laborers in Pakistan
In a heartbreaking incident from Samundri, Faisalabad, a Christian laborer named Tanvir Masih, father to four young daughters, has found himself at the mercy of exploitation and deceit. A man who worked tirelessly as a daily wage earner, Tanvir had no reason to expect the horror that would unfold when he
From Pilgrimage to Tragedy: The Killing of Afzal Masih in Pakistan’s Religious Conflict
In a heartbreaking incident that has left Pakistan’s Christian community in shock and grief, Afzal Masih, a 42-year-old Christian rickshaw driver and devoted father of four, was brutally shot and killed near Farooqabad. He had been traveling with his younger brother and other pilgrims on their way to Mariamabad, a revered
Faith, Fear, and Falsehood: The Unjust Arrest of Maan Masih in Lahore
In the heart of Lahore, a shocking incident unfolded that highlights the dangerous intersection of religious intolerance and injustice. A Christian boy, Maan Masih, found himself caught in a web of false accusations simply because of his faith. His life, filled with nothing but hope and dreams, turned into a nightmare
“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,
“Seventeen Days Without Silence”: Pakistan’s Christians End a Historic Sit-In with a Promise—and a Warning
On a humid Tuesday evening, Sept. 2, the chants softened into hymns. After an unprecedented 17 days of fasting, prayers, and sleepless vigils, the Christians of Jaranwala folded their placards and did something they had not done since Aug. 16: they went home. They did not leave in defeat. They left
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Pakistan’s Relentless Persecution of Ahmadis: A Blatant Violation of Humanity
Once again, Pakistan has demonstrated its blatant disregard for human rights and religious freedom. The recent arrest of 22 Ahmadis in Daska, District Sialkot, at the hands of a fanatical mob-backed police force is yet another harrowing chapter in the state-sponsored persecution of this oppressed community. Pakistan’s authorities, instead of upholding
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
Faith, Fear, and Falsehood: The Unjust Arrest of Maan Masih in Lahore
In the heart of Lahore, a shocking incident unfolded that highlights the dangerous intersection of religious intolerance and injustice. A Christian boy, Maan Masih, found himself caught in a web of false accusations simply because of his faith. His life, filled with nothing but hope and dreams, turned into a nightmare
Discriminatory Inheritance Ruling: Upholding Bias Against Ahmadis in Pakistan
Last week, the Lahore High Court reinforced discriminatory practices against religious minorities by upholding two lower court decisions in a contentious inheritance case. This ruling not only perpetuates systemic bias against the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan but also casts a shadow over the rights of other minority groups, highlighting the deep-rooted
Shattered Innocence: Confronting Child Abuse and Bacha Bazi in Pakistan
The youth of Pakistan, often celebrated as the torchbearers of the nation’s future, are trapped in a cycle of despair and deprivation. Their dreams are shackled by crushing poverty and the glaring absence of educational opportunities. UNICEF’s heartbreaking statistics reveal that 22.8 million children, aged 5 to 16, are out of
The Cost of False Accusations: How Blasphemy Laws Destroy Lives in Pakistan
In a moment that sheds light on the grave injustices brewing under Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws, the acquittal of 28-year-old Christian Farhan Javed Masih serves as both a testament to the flaws within the judicial system and a heartbreaking reflection of the brutal reality faced by religious minorities in the country.