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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
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,
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Council of Islamic Ideology Sides With Abusers, Rejects Child Marriage Law in Pakistan
In a shocking and infuriating development, Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has outright rejected a bill aimed at criminalizing child marriages in Islamabad, branding it “un-Islamic.” This regressive stance is not just a blow to progress—it’s a brutal betrayal of millions of children trapped in one of the world’s most
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
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
Trapped in Debt and Abuse: The Harrowing Story of a Christian Family’s Escape
In a harrowing and deeply disturbing incident, a Christian family from Chak 361, Gojra, Punjab, has been forced to flee their home due to months of relentless abuse, harassment, and exploitation. The family had been living in servant quarters on a cattle farm owned by a Muslim landlord. For them, what
“We Clean Their Streets, They Spill Our Blood”: Brutal Attack on Christian Sanitation Worker Sparks Outrage in Pakistan
In the dusty lanes of Sadiqabad, a silent wound has reopened—a wound etched deep into the soul of Pakistan’s Christian sanitation workers. On a sweltering August afternoon, that wound bled again. A Christian man, barely surviving on his daily labor, was struck with a brick to the head, not for wrongdoing,
A Nation’s Children in Crisis: Pakistan’s Struggle to Protect Its Youngest
A heart-wrenching new report by the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) sheds light on the grim reality facing Pakistan’s children—an alarming truth that calls for immediate action and compassionate change. With 112 million children, comprising over 40% of the nation’s population, Pakistan stands at a pivotal crossroads