The silence of a grieving mother now hangs heavy over the streets of Ghulam Muhammad Abad in Faisalabad, where the blood of 19-year-old Ghulfam Masih still stains the earth. An only child, the heart and soul of a widowed mother, Ghulfam was brutally gunned down in a vicious act of hate that has shattered not only his family but a community already living in the shadows of fear.
On May 6th, as dusk settled over the city, what should have been an ordinary ride home turned into a nightmare. Ghulfam and his uncle, Shahzad Masih, were on their motorcycle when two men—identified in the FIR as Rana Ejaz and Shahbaz—intercepted them. Over a minor traffic altercation, the men spewed venomous insults laced with religious hatred. Then, without hesitation, Rana Ejaz pulled a pistol and executed Ghulfam—shooting him in the head at point-blank range. The boy fell lifeless onto the road, his dreams, his laughter, his future—obliterated in an instant.
For Ghulfam’s mother, the world has stopped. Her only child—her everything—was ripped away by a bullet fueled not just by anger, but by the centuries-old plague of religious intolerance that festers unchecked in parts of Pakistan.
The police have arrested the prime suspect, Rana Ejaz, but for the Christian community, the arrest is no assurance of justice in a system where their pleas often fall on deaf ears. This was not just a personal dispute—it was an act of terror, hate, and prejudice deeply entrenched in the social fabric.
“This is not just murder; it’s a hate crime—a ruthless message sent to every Christian in Pakistan,” lamented Pastor Imran Amanat of LEAD Ministries Pakistan. “Ghulfam’s blood cries from the ground, demanding justice. We call upon Pakistan’s leadership—how many more Ghulfams must die before you act?”
This latest tragedy adds to a long and painful ledger of crimes against Pakistan’s religious minorities. Year after year, report after report—documenting patterns of persecution, systemic discrimination, and legal impunity. And yet, the international community’s condemnations remain words on paper. Justice remains elusive.
“Our hearts break for Ghulfam’s mother. Her world has been reduced to an empty room, a silent chair at the dinner table,” Pastor Amanat said, his voice quivering. “Let this heartbreak stir the conscience of a nation. Let the world see the tears of a mother whose son was slaughtered for his faith.”
As Pakistan stands at yet another crossroads, the question remains—will it finally honor its constitutional promise of equality and protection for all its citizens? Or will Ghulfam Masih become yet another name added to a growing graveyard of forgotten victims?
The world is watching.
And Ghulfam’s mother is still waiting for justice.