On May 8th, Shahid Masih, a 35-year-old Christian dairy worker, was unjustly accused of theft and subjected to horrific torture by his employer, Muhammad Ijaz. In the village of Ghang Sheikhupura, Ijaz allegedly forced Shahid to ingest a corrosive substance, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition. Realizing the severity of his injuries, the perpetrators rushed Shahid to the Trauma Centre in Sheikhupura. However, despite initial medical intervention, Shahid’s condition worsened, necessitating his transfer to Mayo Hospital in Lahore for specialized care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flY53Ai6MCo For eleven agonizing days, Shahid fought for his life at Mayo Hospital but tragically succumbed to his…
Author: Editor
Read More
On the evening of June 3rd, tragedy struck in Shaikhum, Kasur, as the roof of Waris Masih’s single-room home collapsed, claiming the lives of three young children from two Christian families. The victims were Numan Waris (2 years old), Sawera Yaqoob (11 years old), and Sunita Yaqoob (10 years old). The BACA team attended their funeral and covered the funeral expenses. On the fateful evening of Monday, June 3rd, Rubina Bibi (32 years old), the younger sister of Waris Masih (40 years old), along with her husband Yaqoob Masih and their four children, arrived at her brother’s house for a…
On June 6th, Waqas Masih, an 18-year-old Christian, met a tragic end at the hands of his employer, Haji Saleem, along with his son Umer Saleem and their associates at a factory in Islam Pura, Lahore. Waqas was forcefully taken to the factory where he was subjected to brutal beatings, which ultimately led to his death. The alleged motive behind this violence stemmed from accusations of theft. In March 2024, Waqas had taken up packing work at a factory near his residence, earning Rs. 15,000 (£42) per month for a nine-hour daily shift, 6 times a week. However, he frequently…
Date: June 4, 2024 Location: Christian Colony Bailahata, Lahore In a disturbing turn of events, Jameela Bibi (62 yrs), a mentally challenged Christian resident, found herself behind bars after a trivial altercation with a shopkeeper escalated into serious accusations of blasphemy. The incident, which occurred on June 4th, has sent shockwaves throughout the Christian community in Lahore and raised concerns about the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan. Jameela Bibi’s ordeal began innocuously enough when she visited Ashiq Super Store to purchase a sachet of Sunsilk Shampoo. However, a simple disagreement over the type of shampoo quickly spiraled into a…
A surge in religious extremism in Manipur, India, have led to severe religious persecution against the Kuki Christian community. Over 200 Christians have been killed, and numerous villages, houses, and churches have been destroyed, resulting in significant displacement and hardship. The violence has left around 70,000 Kuki Christians homeless and struggling for basic necessities such as food, clothing, and medicine. Read more (here) While the government has set up some relief camps, their capacity is limited, accommodating only about 10% of the displaced population. This has left many without adequate shelter and struggling to survive. Dr. Chongloi has emphasized the…
Rehena Majeed, a 40-year-old Pakistani Christian asylum seeker in Thailand, joyfully received a £200 gift from British Asian Christian Association this month. This financial assistance will help her purchase medication, pay rent, and afford other essentials for her survival in Thailand. Rehena fled Pakistan in 2013 after a Muslim colleague attempted to force her into marriage and conversion. Despite her repeated refusals, the man persisted, and due to her minority status, she couldn’t continue to resist without putting her family in danger. When the situation became unmanageable, she sought help from a Catholic priest, who advised her to leave Pakistan.…
In Thailand, several thousand Pak-Christian asylum seekers are grappling with the harsh realities of living as illegal immigrants. Despite a significant number of these individuals holding UNHCR registrations as official asylum seekers or refugees, they are still treated as illegals. This forces them into precarious cash-in-hand jobs, often under unsafe and exploitative conditions. Learn more by watching this documentary: https://youtu.be/XWZiTKKo0N8 Pakistani Christian Wilson Chowdhry, led Chris Rogers of the BBC to the various locations in the documentary as part of his voluntary work with our charity back then. The root of the issue lies with the Royal Thai Government’s…
On May 25th, Nazir Masih, aged 76, fell victim to a horrific act of violence orchestrated by a religiously charged mob in Mujahid Colony, Sargodha (click here for original story). The catalyst for this brutal attack was an accusation made by a local property agent named Muhammad Jahangir, who alleged that Nazir Masih had desecrated the Quran by burning its pages. The brutal beating and subsequent passing of Nazir Masih, following alleged accusations of blasphemy, have sent shockwaves of anguish and fear throughout the Christian community in Pakistan. His death underscores the urgent need for stronger protections for religious minorities…
A Christian sweeper in Lahore was kidnapped, stripped, chained, and brutally beaten by influential Muslims. The assailants locked the sweeper in a room and subjected him to hours of torture. His family members later found him unconscious outside the culprits’ house. Local police have registered an FIR and arrested the perpetrators. On May 25th, Yasir Masih, a 37-year-old Christian sweeper working for the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) in Union Council 167, was kidnapped and held hostage by the sons of an influential Muslim, Malik Khadim Hussain. Around 7:00 am, while performing his duties in his assigned area, Yasir Masih…
An enraged mob set on fire the residence and shoe factory belonging to a Christian man allegedly accused of burning the Quran. The police have evacuated Christian residences in the area to avoid further damage to property and have registered an FIR against the Christian man under sections of the blasphemy law and terrorism law. The British Asian Christian Association has offered legal support to help Nazir Masih fight the false blasphemy charges and secure an early release from prison. Hundreds of families fled their homes, and though some properties were vandalized, the majority remained secure due to the protection…