In the Sindh village of Ali Ahmad Khan Marri, over 40 Christian and Hindu families are battling a severe outbreak of malaria and dengue. Children are among the worst affected, with several already receiving treatment for the mosquito-borne diseases. With the nearest hospital 10 km away and most families living on less than £1.10 a day, they cannot afford mosquito nets or proper care. BACA is urgently raising £400 to provide 40 life-saving nets and protect every household from further illness. In the small rural village of Ali Ahmad Khan Marri in Sindh, over forty Christian and Hindu families are…
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A Farewell to Nabeel Masih R.I.P. | 19th July 2001 – 31st July 2025A Statement from Juliet Chowdhry, Trustee of the British Asian Christian Association With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, I must share the devastating news of the death of Nabeel Masih, a young man who had already endured more than most people could in a lifetime. After a prolonged battle with illness—compounded by the trauma of wrongful imprisonment under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws—Nabeel passed away on 31st July 2025, at just 24 years old. Nabeel was unjustly accused at the age of 15, imprisoned for over four years…
The recent monsoon rains in Punjab have brought devastating destruction to thousands of families. Floodwaters submerged entire villages and towns, causing severe damage to homes — many of which were already vulnerable. Among the affected is 65-year-old Shabir Masih, whose humble mud house collapsed under the relentless downpour between July 20th and July 25th, 2025. Shabir’s house, constructed years ago with reed and wood roofing, held a lifetime of cherished memories, including those shared with his late wife, Yasmeen Bibi. On the night of July 24th, as the rain poured heavily and winds howled, the roof began leaking. Fearing for…
At the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), we continue to tell the stories of persecuted Christians in Pakistan — stories of deep injustice, resilience, and unyielding faith. We have stood alongside families shattered by the wrongful imprisonment of believers like Zafar Bhatti, mourned the brutal murder of Suleman Masih — a young Christian betrayed and dismembered by a Muslim friend — and provided legal aid and trauma care to many more whose only crime is their Christian identity. Today, we share an urgent and heartbreaking update on Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man whose life is once again hanging by…
In June, we shared the harrowing story of Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man in Pakistan who has already endured unimaginable suffering. At just 16 years old, Nabeel was falsely accused of blasphemy in 2016 and became the youngest person ever charged under Pakistan’s notorious blasphemy laws. He spent over four years in prison under brutal conditions before his release—physically and emotionally scarred, yet determined to rebuild his life. Recently, Nabeel was diagnosed with Hepatitis E, a dangerous virus that severely compromised his liver. After weeks of medication and signs of slight improvement, we were hopeful. However, on 19th July,…
On 21st July 2025, a Christian family in Sultan Town, Sargodha was plunged into a nightmare when 14-year-old Shamraiz Masih was kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam. The boy is now being held at a Madrasa, where his family is denied all contact with him. The tragic case highlights ongoing religious persecution and the vulnerability of Christian minors in Pakistan. For the past three years, Shamraiz had been learning motorbike repair under the supervision of Muhammad Rana Munir. However, disturbing revelations came to light when Shamraiz disclosed to his family that he had been raped by Rana Munir. Upon hearing…
Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man whose life has already been marked by unimaginable suffering, is now fighting for his life in a hospital intensive care unit in Lahore after contracting Hepatitis E. The 24-year-old was falsely accused of blasphemy in Phoolnagar, District Kasur, and arrested on 18th September 2016 at just 16 years of age. He languished in District Jail Kasur for five years without trial or conviction. Thanks to the unwavering advocacy of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), he was finally granted bail and released in March 2021. Since his release, Nabeel has struggled with both the…
Rain Turns Fatal: Vulnerable Christian Family Dies in Lahore House Collapse British Asian Christian Association calls for urgent support after fatal building collapse kills three family members during heavy monsoon rains. On the morning of 16th July 2025, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Christian Colony Raiwind, Lahore, where three members of the same Christian family lost their lives when their home collapsed during the early hours of the day. The incident occurred at around 4:00 am, following days of relentless rainfall beginning on 13th July, which battered Lahore and other parts of Punjab. The deceased were identified as Meerab Masih…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is pleased to share the completion of a vital project that has significantly improved the lives of a neglected Christian and Hindu community in Sindh, Pakistan. Alam Choudhary is a small village on the outskirts of Sanghar city, home to a tightly knit group of Christian and Hindu families. These residents, most of whom are daily wage labourers working on the farms of local Muslim landlords, have long struggled with basic sanitation and water access. In June, BACA was approached by Evangelist Daniyal Masih—our dedicated volunteer in the region—who relayed an urgent request from…
Zafar Bhatti’s case remains one of the most harrowing examples of injustice in Pakistan’s legal system. Wrongfully convicted under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws, Zafar has now spent over a decade behind bars for a crime he vehemently denies. His situation remains dire — both legally and physically — yet hope continues to shine through the unwavering support of our donors and your prayers. The Ongoing Legal Struggle In 2022, Zafar was sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages — charges rooted in religious discrimination rather than fact. Since then, his BACA legal team, led by the renowned…