After the brutal murder of Christian painter Yousaf Masih in Sialkot, his three orphaned daughters were left heartbroken and destitute. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited the family, offering comfort, prayers, and urgent financial assistance. Eldest daughter Khushbu (17) dreams of becoming a beautician to support her younger sisters, and BACA has pledged to fund her training. BACA also plans to hire a lawyer to pursue justice for Yousaf, ensuring his daughters are not forgotten. On 1st November 2025, a team from the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) travelled to Christian Colony, Sialkot, to meet the orphaned daughters of…
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In the remote village of Jarawater, Sindh, Christian and Hindu families struggle daily without access to clean drinking water or sanitation. Women walk long distances through fields to fetch contaminated canal water, risking their health and dignity. Responding to their plea, BACA plans to install a water pump and build a community washroom to restore safety and dignity. Your support can help transform lives by turning their cry for clean water into lasting hope. In Pakistan’s Sindh province, the water crisis continues to deepen — and rural minority communities suffer the most. On 20th October 2025, families from Jarawater village,…
Homelessness across England has reached devastating new levels, with a 14% increase over the past year. According to the latest report from Shelter, more than 354,000 people – including 161,500 children – are expected to spend Christmas without a home. Here in Redbridge, the situation is particularly alarming. Once part of Essex before becoming a London borough in 1965, Redbridge is now home to one in every 33 residents living without secure housing – a rate far higher than the national average of one in 160. Shelter’s research reveals that over 9,500 residents, including more than 5,400 children, are homeless…
Yousaf Masih, a 44-year-old Christian painter from Sialkot, was found brutally murdered two days after going missing. His mutilated body was discovered on a garbage heap, sparking horror and grief within the local Christian community. Yousaf leaves behind three young daughters, now orphaned and without financial support. BACA has stepped in to provide the family with legal aid, financial assistance, and help in their pursuit of justice. In a shocking and deeply distressing incident, Yousaf Masih (44), a Christian painter and father of three from Christian Colony, Sialkot, was found brutally murdered on 13th September 2025. His mutilated body was…
After losing their parents to a brutal mob killing in 2014, the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih continue to rebuild their lives with BACA’s ongoing care. During a recent visit, the children’s simple wish for a cupboard to store their clothes touched BACA’s team deeply. The gift brought smiles and a renewed sense of security to their home. A small act of kindness reminded them they are loved, remembered, and never alone. 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…
Justice for Kinza: Supporting a Young Christian Girl After a Violent Rape On 2nd September 2025, 14-year-old Kinza Bibi, a Christian girl from village Dhani, district Hafizabad, was brutally raped by her Muslim neighbour, Muhammad Haroon. Kinza is now suffering from severe post-traumatic stress and has been relocated to a safer place, while her attacker remains free on pre-arrest bail from the Session Court Hafizabad. The Attack At around 6:00 pm, Kinza was home alone, caring for her youngest sister, Erika (9 months), while her mother, Rukhsana Bibi (40 yrs), went out to buy vegetables for dinner. Her siblings were…
After 13 long years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Pastor Zafar Bhatti (54 yrs) was finally acquitted of blasphemy charges on 2nd October 2025, regaining his long-awaited freedom. Just two days later, he tragically passed away from cardiac arrest, leaving his devoted wife Nawab Bibi (76 yrs) and the Christian community in deep mourning. BACA, who stood by Zafar throughout his imprisonment, immediately arranged for his burial in Karachi, fulfilling his final wish. Though his earthly journey has ended, Zafar’s faith, endurance, and ultimate vindication remain a powerful testament to hope in Christ amidst persecution. It…
Freedom Secured: Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench acquits Zafar Bhatti after 13 years of imprisonment in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi After 13 long and harrowing years in prison, falsely accused of sending two blasphemous text messages, Pakistani Christian pastor Zafar Bhatti has finally been acquitted. On 2nd October 2025, the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, overturned his conviction following strong arguments presented by BACA-appointed solicitor, Saif ul Malook. The decision ends a painful chapter in Zafar’s life, but his fight for true freedom and safety is far from over. The Court’s Decision During the hearing on 25th September, Justices Jawad Hassan…
Severe floods in Kasur left families displaced, hungry, and at risk of deadly diseases. BACA reached Bhikiwind with food, water, and emergency relief during the crisis. As sickness spread, we organised a medical camp treating hundreds of Christians and Muslims. Your support can help us continue bringing life-saving aid to Pakistan’s flood survivors. In the wake of Pakistan’s devastating floods, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has stepped in to provide life-saving aid to families in Bhikiwind, Kasur. Hundreds of Christians and Muslims have now received food, clean water, and urgent medical care through our emergency response. A Crisis on…
On 13th September 2025, 18-year-old Shoaib Masih was brutally attacked in Kot Radha Kishan, suffering fractures, burns, and severe humiliation. The attackers shaved his head, removed his eyebrows, and threatened his family to drop the case. Police filed an FIR, but the culprits remain on pre-arrest bail, leaving the family in fear. BACA has visited the family, offering prayers, legal support, and financial assistance as they seek justice. On 13th September 2025, 18-year-old Shoaib Masih, a Christian boy from Kot Radha Kishan, Kasur, was brutally beaten and humiliated by a gang of Muslim men identified as Fawad, Ali, and Abdul…