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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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“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
“He Bled for His Faith”: The Story of a Christian man Waqas Masih and a Father’s Cry for Justice
Sheikhupura, Punjab — In a harrowing incident that has shaken the conscience of many, Waqas Masih, a 22-year-old Christian labourer, was viciously attacked at Subhan Allah Paper Mills in Chak No. 16, Sharaqpur — allegedly after enduring weeks of religious harassment and pressure to renounce his faith. Waqas, the eldest of
The Silent Ruin of Shiri Garu Mandir: A Reflection of Pakistan’s Heritage Neglect
The Shiri Garu Mandir, once a thriving symbol of faith and cultural richness, now stands as a silent testament to the neglect and disrepair inflicted by time, mismanagement, and political turmoil. Nestled in the heart of Layyah, Punjab, this ancient Hindu temple, believed to have been constructed in 1526 AD, is
A Brutal End: The Tragic Death of Farhan and the Fight Against Madrasa Abuse
In a tragic and heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the community, a 14-year-old boy named Farhan was brutally beaten to death by his madrasa teacher, Qari Muhammad Umar, and his son, Ihsan Ullah, in the Chalyar area of Khwazakhela Tehsil, Swat. The horrifying images of Farhan’s battered body, covered in red
The Silent Cries of Pakistan’s Christian Bonded Laborers
In the suffocating heat of Pakistan’s brick kilns, a silent agony unfolds every day. Men, women, and even children toil endlessly under a scorching sun, their bodies exhausted, their spirits crushed. These are not merely workers; they are prisoners of an unrelenting system of bonded labor—one that shackles generations of marginalized
The Disturbing Truth Behind Shaneela Meghwar’s Abduction
A mournful silence now fills the once bustling, vibrant home of the Meghwar family, located on Matli’s Sessions’ Court Road in Sindh’s Badin district. The walls that once echoed with the innocent laughter of 15-year-old Shaneela Meghwar now stand as cold witnesses to her family’s anguish and desperation. Since June 23,