Torrential rains in Sindh left Christian and Hindu families surrounded by stagnant water and deadly swarms of mosquitoes. Children as young as two were diagnosed with malaria, while families struggled without access to healthcare or prevention. On 1st September 2025, BACA delivered mosquito nets to 40 vulnerable families, offering safety and hope. With your support, we can continue protecting forgotten communities from life-threatening disease. In August, torrential rains devastated communities across Sindh, leaving behind stagnant water that quickly turned into breeding grounds for mosquitoes. For the Christian and Hindu families of Ahmad Khan Mari, this became a life-threatening crisis. Children…
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A day after his engagement, 28-year-old Asif Masih was brutally attacked by a Muslim mob in Vehari, Punjab. The gang beat him with bricks and bats, leaving him with fatal head injuries from which he later died in hospital. His grieving family says the police report is flawed and murder charges have not yet been added. BACA has supported the family with funeral costs, prayers, and a pledge of legal aid in their fight for justice. On 23rd September 2025, tragedy struck the Christian community of Vehari, Punjab, when 28-year-old Asif Masih was assaulted and fatally beaten by a gang…
Pakistani Christian pastor Zafar Bhatti has spent 13 years in prison after being accused of sending just two blasphemous text messages—a charge he denies. At a recent hearing, our Advocate Saif-ul-Malook questioned how such a long sentence could be justified without forensic evidence. Repeated delays and false excuses from the complainant’s lawyers have stalled justice, while Zafar’s frail wife, Nawab Bibi, struggles with serious health issues. We have now hired a full time carer to assist her. His case highlights the harsh misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws against vulnerable minorities. Wrongfully Convicted, Endlessly Delayed: Zafar Bhatti’s 13-Year Ordeal For over…
After heavy rains in Raiwind, the home of Aslam Masih’s family collapsed, killing three loved ones. Left homeless and grieving, the family found temporary shelter with relatives. BACA stepped in to rebuild a stronger, safer home with stronger concrete roofing and solid foundations. Next week, the family will finally return to their new house—a symbol of hope and resilience. In July, tragedy struck a Christian family in Raiwind when relentless rains caused their modest home to collapse. The weakened foundation and cracked walls gave way, killing three family members: Meerab Aslam (8 years old), her grandmother Nasreen Bibi (60), and…
A devastating roof collapse in Narowal destroyed the home of Nasir Masih’s family, tragically killing a young child and injuring several others. This family of 16, already carrying the weight of multiple losses, is now displaced—struggling with grief, injuries, and severe financial hardship. BACA has pledged to rebuild their home with stronger foundations and safer design, while also providing urgent medical care and emotional support for the children. Demolition of the flood-ravaged structure has already begun to make the site safe for reconstruction. With your support, we can help restore security, dignity, and hope to this resilient Christian family. The…
Shama and Shahzad Masih were brutally murdered in 2014, leaving their three young children orphaned. BACA has provided ongoing care, education, and emotional support to help them thrive despite their trauma. The family now faces urgent needs: electricity restoration, secure storage, and school necessities. Your support can ensure these resilient children continue to grow safely and pursue their dreams. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) remains committed to caring for the orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih, the young Christian couple falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in 2014. As these children continue to grow and pursue their…
On 4th September 2025, BACA provided food grants to 10 vulnerable Pakistani Christian asylum-seeking families in Thailand. Trapped without legal status, these families face daily risks of arrest, detention, and deportation under Thailand’s flawed refugee policies. Juliet Chowdhry criticised Thailand’s National Screening Mechanism for offering “image over protection” while welcoming new work rights for Myanmar refugees. She urged equal compassion for Pakistani Christians, while BACA continues giving what help it can, reminding them they are not forgotten. Compassion Beyond Borders: BACA’s Lifeline in Thailand On 4th September 2025, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) extended vital support to 10 Pakistani…
A sudden flood from the rising Ravi River has wiped out the homes of over 400 Christian families in Chung Lahore. Families who already lived in poverty have lost everything—furniture, belongings, and years of hard work washed away in hours. Many are now taking refuge in a church, without food, medicine, or basic necessities. BACA is urgently seeking support to provide life-saving food packages (£100 each) to help these families survive. On 26th August, disaster struck when the rising Ravi River broke its banks and surged into Christian Colony, Chung Lahore. Within hours, floodwaters submerged homes and displaced over 400…
The River Sutlej’s devastating floods left 72 villages in Kasur under water, with many families stranded for weeks. In Bhikiwind, 20 Christian families were trapped for over 10 days, running out of food and essentials. BACA’s team braved dangerous floodwaters by boat to deliver flour, food packs, and clean water. Now, these families urgently need gas cylinders to cook their meals and survive until the floods recede. By late August 2025, the River Sutlej had risen to dangerously high levels, wreaking havoc across 72 villages in Kasur, Punjab. Homes were engulfed by floodwaters, farmland was destroyed, and entire families were…
When the River Ravi burst its banks on 28th August, floodwaters engulfed Theme Park View Society, Lahore, within an hour. Over 250 Christian families lost everything and many now live in makeshift tents with no food, water, or medical care. On 4th September, BACA responded to a call for help, delivering emergency supplies of food and clean drinking water. Outbreaks of diarrhoea and skin disease are spreading, and urgent medical assistance is now desperately needed. On 4th September 2025, the BACA team responded to an urgent call for help from Pastor Zafar Gill of the Pakistan Assemblies of God Church…