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A Pastor’s Final Sacrifice: The Tragic Killing of Kamran Salamat
On December 5th, the Christian community in Pakistan was struck by devastating news. Pastor Kamran Salamat, a devoted servant of God who had already narrowly escaped death just two months ago in Islamabad, was shot and killed outside his home in Gujranwala. He had moved his family there, hoping to find
Only 37 Left: The Silent Ethnic Erasure of Hindu and Sikh Worship Sites in Pakistan
Pakistan loves to speak of its pluralistic past — the land where Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, Sufi shrines and ancient civilizations once stood side by side. Yet behind this rhetoric lies a heartbreaking truth: out of 1,285 Hindu worship sites and 532 gurdwaras recorded on paper, only 37 remain functional today.
Eighty-Five Women a Day: Punjab’s Emergency of Violence and Silence
Every single day in Punjab, an average of 85 women wake up not knowing if they will make it through the day without being assaulted, harassed, or violated. In just the first six months of 2025, more than 15,000 cases of violence and harassment against women were reported across the province.
“His Life Is in Danger — Because He Chose to Defend Sindh’s Hindu Daughters”
In the quiet towns and remote villages of Sindh, a silent tragedy continues to unfold. Hindu families live under constant fear, knowing that their young daughters can be taken away at any moment — abducted, forcibly converted, and married off under the influence of powerful religious networks. For years, these stories
Four Christian Workers Vanish in Sheikhupura — And Pakistan Looks the Other Way
Pakistan never misses a chance to preach about justice, minority rights, and the rule of law on international stages. Yet on the ground, in a small village like Mana Wala, Basti Lam Wali, in Sheikhupura district, four poor Christian brick-kiln workers can allegedly be abducted — and the state barely stirs.
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
When the Classroom Demands Conversion: Mirpur Sakro’s Daughters Speak Out
Every morning in Mirpur Sakro, in Sindh’s Thatta district, a group of young Hindu girls once walked to school with simple dreams. They wanted what any ninth grader wants: to pass their exams, make their parents proud, maybe become teachers, doctors, or officers one day. Their school — Government Girls’ High
“We Are Not Safe Anywhere”: Inside a Quarter of Relentless Persecution of Pakistan’s Ahmadis (July–September 2025)
In the small village of Piro Chak in District Sialkot, mourners gathered in September to lay 55-year-old Qudsia Tabassum to rest. Her family had already endured two years of disputes over the right to use the local cemetery. This time, they hoped the authorities’ assurances would hold. Instead, a crowd formed
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Justice for Sunaiha: A Christian Girl’s Fight Against Exploitation in Pakistan
In the quiet town of Korpur village, Sialkot, Pakistan, a young Christian girl’s life was torn apart in the most heart-wrenching way. On January 9, 2025, 14-year-old Sunaiha Sharif was cruelly abducted by those she had trusted. The agony that followed has since become a story of unimaginable pain, perseverance, and
Iqra: A Life Stolen for Chocolates
A child’s laughter should echo in playgrounds, not be silenced by cruelty. A child’s hands should hold books and toys, not bear the scars of servitude. But for Iqra, a 13-year-old girl from Rawalpindi, life was never about innocence or dreams—it was about survival. Until, in a moment of horrifying brutality,
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
The Harrowing Case of Anwar Kenneth: A Call for Justice and Humanity
The case of Anwar Kenneth, a mentally unstable prisoner who has languished on death row for over 23 years, is a heart-wrenching testament to the complex intersections of justice, mental health, and human dignity. Convicted under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, Kenneth’s prolonged imprisonment and deteriorating mental health have sparked deep concerns among
The Ahmadi Who Never Came Home: Laeeq Cheema and the Mob That Killed Him
On a Friday meant for peace and prayer, the streets of Karachi bore witness to unspeakable horror. Laeeq Ahmad Cheema, a 46-year-old father, husband, and respected member of Pakistan’s persecuted Ahmadiyya community, was mercilessly lynched in Karachi’s Saddar area. He died on the street, bleeding and broken, long before he could
When Being Ahmadi Becomes a Crime in Pakistan
Fear clung to the two elderly men in the grainy video, their cuffed and chained hands a heart-wrenching symbol of helplessness. Around them, a hostile crowd roared slogans about the “finality of Prophethood,” their voices heavy with intolerance and anger. Men in black coats—the familiar uniform of Pakistan’s legal profession—stood not