A tragic incident in Sheikhupura has shocked the local Christian community, as a Christian farm worker was brutally beaten by Muslim landlords following a minor dispute over cattle trespassing. The victim succumbed to his injuries after four days in the hospital. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) supported the grieving family, attending the funeral and covering all associated costs. A horrifying act of violence in Sheikhupura has left the local Christian community reeling, after a Christian farm worker was savagely beaten by Muslim landlords over a minor dispute involving cattle straying into their land. Despite fighting for his life for…
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An Urgent Appeal for Freedom and Medical Support Zafar Bhatti, a devout Pakistani Christian and former charity worker, has endured an agonizing 13-year imprisonment after being arrested in July 2012 on false charges of blasphemy. In 2022, after a decade of judicial delays and suffering, he was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death under Pakistan’s harsh and widely abused blasphemy laws. These laws continue to be wielded as weapons against religious minorities, with little regard for justice, evidence, or the devastating human cost. Zafar has always maintained his innocence, asserting that the accusations were fabricated due to deep-seated religious bias…
On 17th December 2017, a peaceful nativity service at Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta, Pakistan, was shattered by a brutal terrorist attack that left nine innocent worshippers dead. Among the survivors was a little girl named Aleeza, just 1.5 years old at the time, whose life was forever changed by the tragedy. https://youtu.be/kMSwyYIEyEk Aleeza sustained life-threatening injuries from shrapnel, including severe bowel damage and the traumatic loss of her left leg below the knee. While her initial treatment at a public hospital proved inadequate—resulting in dangerous gangrene—it was the urgent intervention by the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) that…
In the heart of Pakistan, where faith can tragically become a matter of life and death, three children—Suleman, Sonia, and Poonam—continue to carry the weight of an unimaginable past. In November 2014, the world recoiled in horror when Shama and Shehzad, a young Christian couple, were falsely accused of blasphemy. What followed was an act of unspeakable cruelty: they were brutally tortured and burned alive in a brick kiln by an extremist mob. This atrocity, driven by religious intolerance and hatred, left their three innocent children orphaned, traumatized, and at the mercy of a society that had already taken everything…
A Tragic History That Inspired a Mission of Love In November 2014, the world watched in horror as Shama and Shehzad, a young Christian couple from Pakistan, were brutally tortured and burned alive in a brick kiln after false accusations of blasphemy. Their tragic deaths shocked the global community and left behind three young children—Suleman, Sonia, and Poonam—suddenly orphaned and vulnerable in a hostile environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeraGrYt6CE Since that heart-wrenching day, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has committed itself to ensuring that these children are not forgotten. With the help of our generous donors, we have been able to provide…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has stood beside Shabir Masih through unimaginable tragedy. In 2021, Shabir lost his son Usman Masih and daughter-in-law Yasmin Bibi, who were brutally murdered in Kathor Kalan, Wazirabad, by an intolerant Muslim neighbour (click here). The brutal attack left his two granddaughters, Gul Janat and Asma, without parents, and plunged Shabir into a deep well of grief. Since that time, BACA has been a lifeline for Shabir, offering financial assistance and pastoral care to help him maintain contact with his granddaughters—his only remaining family. We’ve covered travel costs so he could visit them in…
The latest Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England: Autumn 2023 paints a grim picture of homelessness across the nation, with a staggering 27% rise in rough sleeping since 2022. In total, 3,898 people were estimated to be sleeping rough on a single night in autumn 2023. For London, the numbers are even more harrowing, accounting for one in four of all rough sleepers in England. Here in Redbridge, the crisis is hitting particularly hard. Our borough recorded 67 rough sleepers, one of the highest counts among outer London boroughs and more than double what it was just a few years ago.…
Kasur, Pakistan | April 2025 – The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues its long-standing commitment to the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih, a young Christian couple who were falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in 2014. As these children grow and thrive under BACA’s care, the charity is now seeking urgent funds to complete essential remedial works on their home and to provide for their summer and educational needs. A Legacy of Pain and Perseverance In November 2014, the world was shocked by the heinous killing of Shahzad and Shama Masih in the brick kilns of…
Lahore, Pakistan – 11 April 2025On 9th April, 24-year-old Nabeel Masih underwent a successful surgery at Farooq Hospital in Lahore for the removal of several large lipomas from his thighs—masses that had caused him immense pain and discomfort for years. Thanks to the financial and moral support of donors through the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), Nabeel is now recovering well and feeling significant relief. BACA’s local team accompanied Nabeel to Farooq Hospital, where he completed the necessary pre-surgical assessments. He was also supported by his elder brother, Wakeel Masih (29), who expressed deep gratitude on behalf of their family.…
Nabeel Masih, the youngest ever blasphemy convict in Pakistan, has endured years of unjust imprisonment and persecution. Despite his release on bail, his suffering continues—this time due to painful lipomas that require urgent medical treatment. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has long supported Nabeel, from his legal battles to his rehabilitation, and now we must step in again to help him get the surgery he desperately needs. Meanwhile, his legal fight is ongoing. The court has recorded statements from key witnesses, and cross-examination will soon commence. With mounting legal and medical costs, Nabeel needs our support more than ever.…