A Pakistani Christian asylum-seeking family has been arrested in Thailand after Thai immigration officers raided the condo where they had been living in hiding. Five family members, including a young boy left mentally impaired after being hit by a train when 5 years old, were taken into custody. The entire family is now being held in Bangkok’s notorious Immigration Detention Center, known for its harsh conditions and overcrowding. This incident highlights the plight of Pakistani Christians fleeing persecution, who, despite seeking refuge, face the constant threat of arrest in Thailand. Without official refugee recognition, they live in fear of raids and…
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In the small village of Saif Mari, located in Mirpur Khas, Sindh, nearly 20 Christian and Hindu families are struggling with the basic necessity of clean drinking water. These impoverished farm worker families have no access to a hand pump and must rely on water from irrigation ditches located in distant sugarcane fields—a perilous and unhealthy source. Despite the United Nations’ global recognition that clean water is a fundamental human right, millions of people around the world continue to live without access to it. Sindh, one of the most water-scarce regions in Pakistan, is a stark example. While government and…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has stepped in to provide critical relief to families in Village Shah Muhammad, located in the sub-district of Jam Nawaz Ali. Torrential rains in late August devastated the area, leaving many poor families without employment, as local labor opportunities have dried up. Struggling with near-starvation, many patriarchs are forced to travel daily to nearby towns in a desperate search for work. The situation is dire, with families battling not only hunger but also the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in the aftermath of the rains. Evangelist Sagar Masih, who serves this community, reached out to…
On 20th October, doctors successfully performed cataract surgery and fitted new lenses to restore the eyesight of Nawab Bibi (76), wife of Zafar Bhatti (56), Pakistan’s longest-serving blasphemy convict under section 295-C. Nawab Bibi has become increasingly frail, with age-related decline and ongoing health issues like persistent high blood pressure severely impacting her vision. Last month, she confided in a BACA officer that she had fallen twice due to her deteriorating eyesight. With a heavy heart, she shared, “The only wish I now have, after Zafar’s release, is to see him and care for him in the time I have…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has seen a near doubling in demand for its homeless services in Ilford, particularly from families with children. London’s homelessness crisis has reached record levels, with over 183,000 people in temporary accommodation, including nearly 90,000 children. BACA trustee Juliet Chowdhry raised concerns about the emotional and mental toll on children as winter approaches. The charity is urgently seeking volunteers and donations, while hoping for government action to address the escalating crisis. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has seen a significant increase in demand for its free hot meals service for the homeless in…
BACA Safe Houses Offer Essential Sanctuary for Blasphemy Victims Nabeel Masih and Zafar Bhatti The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to stand by blasphemy victims and their families in Pakistan, offering vital support and security through its safe houses. The ongoing assistance provided to young Nabeel Masih and longtime detainee Zafar Bhatti illustrates how these safe houses are critical to the survival, dignity, and well-being of those targeted by blasphemy laws. Nabeel Masih: Reclaiming Life and Dignity After Imprisonment Nabeel Masih, arrested at 16 and held in prison under horrific conditions, has found a new chance at life through…
A young Christian man was brutally murdered by his Muslim friends in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. In a gruesome attempt to cover up the crime, the perpetrators laid his body on a railway track, hoping to make it appear as though the death was an accident. The body was later recovered and buried in the man’s native village in Kamonki. Suleman Masih RIPOn 30th September 2024, a young Christian man named Suleman Masih (24) was brutally murdered by his Muslim friends in Sheikhupura. The murderer, Baroo Dogar, lured Suleman from his home at 9:00 pm, viciously dismembered him, and left his body…
A Christian farm worker was brutally assaulted by his Muslim landlords in Sheikhupura, suffering severe injuries, including a broken arm and trauma throughout his body. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in response to the incident. However, the culprits have secured pre-arrest bail from the court, raising concerns about justice in this case. On 16th September, a Christian farm worker named Imran Masih, 39, was brutally beaten by Muslim landlords in the village of Malowala, Sheikhupura. The enraged landlords left him wounded in the fields and later returned to his residence to inflict further harm. The police…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is issuing a crucial update on the ongoing legal situation of Zafar Bhatti, Pakistan’s longest-serving blasphemy convict, and the health condition of his wife, Nawab Bibi. Background on Zafar Bhatti’s Case: Zafar Bhatti, a Pakistani Christian, was wrongfully convicted in a case that has drawn significant attention and concern from human rights advocates. He was sentenced to death in 2012 on charges of blasphemy, stemming from allegations that he sent blasphemous text messages. Since then, Bhatti has maintained his innocence, asserting that he was framed due to religious discrimination and animosity against the Christian…
A Christian man named Basharat Masih was arrested on blasphemy charges based on accusations of sharing blasphemous content on social media, although he insists he is innocent. He was apprehended by the Federal Investigation Agency while asleep on a bus in Rawalpindi, following a complaint filed by a local resident. His family, struggling financially, has only been able to send his uncle, Naveed, to visit him in Adiala Jail. Basharat’s father, George, cannot travel, and his wife, Mehnaz, has tearfully appealed for help. The family has requested BACA’s legal assistance to fight for his release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ZhzIUfMbU Basharat Masih, a 21-year-old waiter at…