Progress on the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) safe house project is moving forward steadily, with construction now approaching its final stages. We are hopeful that the building work will be completed by the end of May, marking a significant milestone in a long-anticipated initiative designed to protect some of the most vulnerable victims of persecution. Read Evangelicals Now article click (here). British Asian Christian Association has long worked on the frontline supporting Christian families facing violence, intimidation, and religious persecution in Pakistan. Over many years, this experience has made one truth increasingly clear: emergency protection must be immediate, secure,…
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A young Christian woman was brutally gang-raped at gunpoint by her Muslim employer and an accomplice while working at a lemon farm in Shahkot, Pakistan.The attackers bound her hands with her scarf, gagged her to silence her screams, and repeatedly assaulted her before dumping her unconscious on a roadside near her home.Police have arrested the main suspect, while a second attacker remains at large and is being sought by authorities.The victim’s impoverished family, already burdened by debt and disability, has appealed to the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) for urgent financial assistance.BACA is standing alongside the traumatised family as they…
A 14-year-old Christian girl, Saira George, was abducted and brutally sexually assaulted in Chak 82/6R, Sahiwal in late 2025.Despite strong prosecution evidence and ongoing trial proceedings, the accused Muhammad Zohaib’s bail was rejected by the Sessions Court Sahiwal.Zohaib has now moved the Lahore High Court in a renewed attempt to secure post-arrest bail as legal proceedings continue.The victim’s family, supported by the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), continues to pursue justice amid pressure and repeated delays. In a deeply disturbing case from Sahiwal, Pakistan, the legal battle for justice for 14-year-old Sumaira George continues to intensify as the accused, Muhammad…
A 16-year-old Christian boy, Daud Masih, was brutally shot dead in Sheikhupura after confronting a Muslim man accused of soliciting a minor Christian relative.The murder followed months of threats ignored by local intervention efforts, culminating in a broad daylight attack in Bhikki village.Daud’s grieving family is demanding justice as police confirm the arrest of the accused, Muhammad Junaid, under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code.The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has provided funeral support and pledged legal assistance for the devastated family. A horrific act of violence has devastated a Christian family in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, after a 16-year-old Christian…
Six-Year-Old Rape Survivor and Family Injured in Road Accident While Returning from Medical Checkup Court Rejects Bail Application of Accused Muhammad Uzair Next Hearing in the Case Scheduled for 12 May 2026 On 10 December 2025, Shumaya Saleem, a six-year-old Christian girl from Jaranwala, was sexually assaulted by Muhammad Uzair (19). Shumaya had gone to the home of her extra-tuition teacher, Miss Siffat (24), the sister of Muhammad Uzair, for lessons in English, Maths, and Urdu. After the tuition session ended, Muhammad Uzair allegedly took Shumaya into the living room within the residential section of the school premises and sexually…
In the rural village of Misri in Sindh, Pakistan, approximately fifteen Christian and Hindu families are facing acute hardship due to the absence of clean, safe drinking water. With no reliable source available, they are compelled to rely on muddy irrigation channels for survival, exposing themselves to serious health risks and life-threatening conditions. Their plight has recently come to the attention of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) following an urgent appeal submitted through one of its volunteers. A Daily Struggle for Water and Dignity The crisis came to light when Evangelist Daniyal, a volunteer working with BACA, was contacted…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues its heartfelt mission to care for the three orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih — the young Christian couple who were falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in Kasur in 2014. More than a decade after the tragedy that shocked the world, BACA remains steadfast in ensuring that their children are loved, supported, and given the chance to build a hopeful future. A Legacy of Love Amid Unimaginable Loss In November 2014, international attention turned to Kasur, Pakistan, when Shahzad and Shama Masih, bonded labourers, were falsely accused of blasphemy. The…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has been encouraged to see the growing international platform for the Legalise Apostasy campaign, following a recent visit to the United States in February 2026 led by Nissar Hussain and Neil Petrie. The visit, organised with support from the non-profit groups Save The Persecuted Christians (STPC) and Mercury One, sought to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those who leave Islam and to contribute to wider discussions around freedom of belief. A key focus of the trip was engagement with campaigners in Texas ahead of a vote on proposed measures relating to the…
A young Christian farm worker, Tanveer Masih, was violently beaten by his employer in Bambanwala, Sialkot for arriving late to feed cattle. He suffered serious head, back injuries and a fractured index finger, requiring a week of medical treatment. Local police allegedly refused to register his case and pressured the family to compromise with the attacker. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited, provided financial aid, and continues to support his recovery and legal pursuit. Brutal assault on vulnerable Christian worker sparks concern in Sialkot On 18 January, a deeply disturbing case emerged from village Bambanwala in Sialkot, where 24-year-old…
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and detention. Increasingly, many within this community are expressing deep frustration after years of living in limbo. With limited progress on resettlement options and shrinking avenues for sponsorship, some are now considering voluntary return to Pakistan—despite the very real dangers they originally fled. This growing sense of desperation was further highlighted during a recent Zoom meeting between the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), United by Faith, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangkok (click here).…