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Recorded, Not Protected: Islamabad’s Alarming Zero-Conviction Crisis on Violence Against Women (Jan–Jun 2025)
In Islamabad, the numbers do not lie—they accuse. Between January and June 2025, 373 cases of violence against women were reported in the federal capital. Not a single one resulted in a conviction. Not for rape. Not for kidnapping. Not for physical abuse. Not for harassment, cybercrime, or even honour killings.
A Christian in Chains: The Tragic Story of Rasheed Masih and Pakistan’s Unseen Battle with Justice and Compassion
On the humid morning of August 6, police arrived at a small home in Hujra Shah Muqeem, Okara District, Punjab. Inside lived Rasheed Masih, a 48-year-old Christian father battling severe depression. Within hours, he was in handcuffs — accused of blasphemy, terrorism, and sedition. His arrest, a chilling symbol of how
“He Can’t Even See Their Faces”: A Blind Christian, a Mother’s Plea, and the Cruel Machinery of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws
On the morning of August 21, a 49-year-old man felt for the edges of a battered weighing scale, the way he did every day, and made his way toward Model Town Park in Lahore. Blind since childhood, Nadeem Masih had found a modest way to live with dignity—charging petty merchants a
When Faith Becomes a Target: The Silent Struggle of Pakistan’s Christian Church Planters
In recent years, the quiet resilience of Pakistan’s Christian community has been met with growing hostility. Among the most vulnerable are those who dare to plant new churches—places meant to be sanctuaries of faith and hope, but which too often become flashpoints of persecution. The latest heartbreak comes from Essa Nagri
“We Will Kill the Children”: Fresh Threats Expose the Fragility of Ahmadi Life in Pakistan
In the valley of the Chenab, where faith should be shelter, fear has taken root. A day after gunmen opened fire on worshippers at the central Ahmadiyya mosque, Bait-ul-Mahdi, in Rabwah—killing one attacker while three fled—previously undisclosed threats against Ahmadi schools have come to light. Together they sketch a chilling truth:
“The Bullets at Rabwah’s Gate”: Pakistan’s Failure to Protect Its Ahmadis
On Friday, as worshippers gathered for Jumu’ah at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s central mosque—Bait-ul-Mahdi in Rabwah’s Gol Bazaar—four men arrived by car, stepped out, and sprayed the main gate with gunfire. Panic cracked the air. Young Ahmadi volunteers on security duty moved first, shielding the crowd and trading their own safety
From Prison to Peace: The Final Journey of Pastor Zafar Bhatti — Another Victim of Pakistan’s Injustice
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Murdered for Faith: How Pakistan’s Government Fails to Protect Its Christian Minorities
In a harrowing incident that has left the Christian community in shock, 32-year-old Asif Raza, an unmarried Christian man from Munwar Town Bhatta, Daniwal, District Vehari, Punjab, was brutally murdered in an attack by a Muslim extremist group. Asif, who had been engaged and was eagerly preparing for marriage, met a
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Pakistan’s Unchecked Violence: Ralioke Incident Exposes Deep-Rooted Hatred and Lawlessness
In a harrowing display of lawlessness, Pakistan once again shows the world the unchecked violence and escalating hate that continue to plague its society. On a quiet afternoon in village Ralioke, near Daska, an angry mob of 142 protesters, armed with hammers, sticks, and iron rods, attacked the police, wreaking havoc
When Justice Fails: The Abduction and Forced Conversion of Elishba Adnan
On June 11, 2025, a heartbreaking tragedy struck the Masih family in Burewala, Punjab, when their 14-year-old daughter, Elishba Adnan, was abducted from their home. Elishba, a young girl from a Christian family, was taken by 26-year-old Babar Mukhtar, a man with known connections to the family. What followed was a
A Horrifying Crime in Hafizabad: 14 yr old differently-able girl raped
In the heart of Hafizabad, Punjab, a tragedy unfolded that has left an indelible scar on a vulnerable young girl and exposed the dark underbelly of child abuse that continues to plague our society. A 14-year-old girl, already struggling with profound cognitive and physical disabilities, has become the victim of an
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
Coerced, Converted, Abused: The Price of Being Christian and Female in Pakistan
In the narrow alleyways of Pakistan’s villages and towns, behind closed doors and muffled cries, unfolds a heartbreaking saga of silence. It is the story of women like Shahida Bibi—fragile, unseen, and unheard—whose lives have been shaped not by choice, but by coercion, cruelty, and a society that continues to look
A Year of Pain: Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan in 2024
The year 2024 brought immense pain and suffering to countless women in Pakistan. Over 5,112 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide, revealing the widespread and deeply entrenched nature of this crisis. These figures are more than numbers; they reflect the lives of women and girls who faced unimaginable pain. In