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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
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.
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Ahmadi Community Member Killed in Rawalpindi Amid Ongoing Persecution
The Ahmadiyya community continues to endure violence and discrimination at the hands of extremists. On Thursday, Tayyab Ahmad, a 40-year-old member of the Ahmadi community, was brutally murdered in broad daylight in Rawalpindi. According to reports, the assailant used an axe to carry out the fatal attack, targeting Tayyab solely for
A Life Cut Short: The Tragic Murder of Asady and the Ongoing Struggle for Transgender Rights in Pakistan
In the heart of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a tragic incident has once again shaken the transgender community to its core. On the night of July 8, a transgender woman named Taj Muhammad, known as ‘Asady,’ was brutally murdered in her apartment in Peshawar’s Tehkal area. Asady, a vibrant individual of around
14-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted in Pakistan: A Father’s Plea for Justice
On January 9, in the Korpur area of Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 14-year-old Saneha Sharif, a Christian girl, was abducted from outside her home. Her father, Sharif Masih, lives with an unbearable fear that her abductors—five individuals, including two women—may forcibly convert her to Islam and marry her off to one
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
A Father’s Fight, A Daughter’s Return: The Emotional Journey of Saneha Sharif’s Rescue
After nearly two agonizing months of fear, heartbreak, and relentless legal battles, 14-year-old Christian girl Saneha Sharif is finally home. Her parents, Sharif Masih and his wife, clung to each other as they welcomed their daughter back into their arms—an embrace that carried the weight of their suffering, their prayers, and
Shamraiz Masih: The Fight to Bring a Christian Teenager Back from Forced Conversion
In the small town of Sultan Town, Sargodha, Punjab, a 15-year-old Christian boy, Shamraiz Masih, went missing on Monday, July 21, 2025. A day that began like any other for Shamraiz – leaving his home to purchase household items – ended in a nightmare that his family could never have imagined.