BACA’s First Ever Safe House for Persecuted Christians in Pakistan Nears Completion BACA’s first ever safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is now entering the final stage of construction. Built with security, dignity and protection at its heart, the safe house will provide refuge to vulnerable Christian families facing persecution. After months of steady progress, the building now has completed flooring, washrooms, lighting, fans and much of its finishing work. With security cameras and final kitchen fittings still to be installed, BACA is now closer than ever to opening this vital place of refuge. “For persecuted Christians, a safe…
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A Washroom for Safety, Dignity and Hope in Misri Village A water pump has brought clean water, relief and renewed hope to the Christian community of Misri Village, Sindh. But women, girls, children and elderly residents still face the daily indignity and danger of using open fields. BACA is now responding to the community’s urgent request for a safe and hygienic washroom. With £2000, we can help bring privacy, security and dignity to the people of Misri Village. Clean Water Has Changed Lives — Now Sanitation Must Follow In May 2026, the Christian community of Misri Village, Sindh, received a…
Standing with Ikhlaq Masih: BACA Supports Young Christian Assault Victim in Pakistan On 16 August 2026, 18-year-old Christian man Ikhlaq Masih was brutally assaulted by a group of men in Ajnianwala, Sheikhupura, after intervening to stop the harassment of Christian women. The attack left Ikhlaq unconscious and suffering injuries to his face, back, nose, shoulders, chest and arms. BACA visited Ikhlaq in hospital, offered comfort to his family and provided financial assistance towards his medical treatment. His family now urgently needs further support for medical costs and basic food, and BACA aims to provide £100 a month for three months.…
British Asian Christian Association continues to support Arshad Masih and his family as police investigation moves forward The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to stand alongside Christian father Arshad Masih and his family in Pattoki, Punjab, following the devastating fire that destroyed their home in an alleged revenge attack after the theft of a church battery. Arshad, his wife Kafia Bibi and their two young sons, Haniyal, 8, and Abraham, 5, were left without a home after their property was set ablaze on 5 July 2026, while the family was attending Sunday worship at the Pakistan Gospel Church. The…
Christian Sanitation Worker Noman Masih Allegedly Beaten While Doing His Job in Pasrur A Christian sanitation worker in Pasrur, Punjab, has allegedly been assaulted while carrying out his duties under the Suthra Punjab programme. Noman Masih reportedly apologised after water accidentally splashed onto a shopkeeper, but was allegedly subjected to religiously derogatory abuse and violence. Police have reportedly registered an FIR and arrested two of six alleged suspects following the incident. The case has renewed concerns about the safety, dignity and protection of Christian sanitation workers in Pakistan. “How can we ask a man to keep our streets clean while…
A brutal knife attack in Faisalabad has left a poor Christian family devastated after Imran Masih was killed and his two nephews were seriously injured. Akash and Arbaz Masih survived the attack but have been left with life-changing injuries that prevent them from working. BACA has provided emergency financial support for food and medicines, but both brothers now urgently need specialist surgery in Lahore. The family is appealing for help with medical treatment and legal representation as they seek recovery and justice. “This family has already suffered an unbearable loss: a husband, uncle and father figure was taken from them,…
Twelve years after one of Pakistan’s most horrific acts of religious mob violence, the Supreme Court has acquitted the final three men convicted for the lynching of Christian couple Shama and Shahzad Masih. The ruling has left their family devastated and deepened fears among religious minorities that justice remains out of reach. BACA continues to stand with the couple’s orphaned children, ensuring they are not forgotten. This verdict serves as a stark reminder that the fight for justice and protection of vulnerable communities is far from over. Supreme Court Brings the Case to a Close On 10 July 2026, Pakistan’s Supreme Court acquitted the final three men previously sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Shahzad Masih and his pregnant wife Shama Bibi, bringing to an end one of the country’s most shocking blasphemy-related murder cases. The bench, headed by Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan, ruled that weaknesses in the prosecution’s case…
Pastor Afzal Masih narrowly survived a brutal axe and steel rod attack after requesting that sewage be diverted away from a Christian graveyard in Shahbaz Nagar 8 Chak, Faisalabad. BACA visited the injured pastor and his family, providing emergency financial assistance and standing in solidarity with them. While police have registered an FIR and arrested one suspect, the remaining alleged attackers remain at large. BACA is calling for swift justice, full protection for the pastor’s family, and greater safeguards for Pakistan’s vulnerable Christian communities. Pastor Afzal Masih Brutally Attacked for Requesting Protection of Christian Graves in Shahbaz Nagar 8 Chak,…
BACA’s First Safe House for Persecuted Christians in Pakistan Nears Completion: A Sanctuary of Hope Takes Shape After months of determined construction, BACA’s first-ever safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is nearing the end of its final phase. Built with security, dignity, and hope at its heart, the refuge will provide immediate protection for families fleeing violence, false blasphemy accusations, and religious persecution. Every brick laid represents a promise that vulnerable Christians will no longer face their darkest moments alone. Soon, this long-awaited sanctuary will open its doors to those who need it most. BACA’s First Safe House for Persecuted Christians in Pakistan Nears Completion For many Christians…
Living in Fear: BACA Meets Christian Family Forced into Hiding Following Karachi Mob Attack After false blasphemy allegations sparked a violent mob attack on their home, Azeem Javed and his family have been forced into hiding across multiple secret locations to escape death threats. During a fact-finding visit to Karachi, BACA met the traumatised family, who have lost their home, livelihoods and sense of security. Fearing arrest, vigilante violence and possible extra-judicial killing, they have appealed to BACA for urgent relocation to a safe house and practical support to rebuild their lives. On 23rd July 2026, a British Asian Christian…