Aleeza Masih (7 yrs), a resilient bomb survivor, emerged from the harrowing shadows of the 2017 terrorist onslaught on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta. Enduring the chaos of the attack at a mere 1.5 years old during a nativity service, Aleeza’s survival amidst the loss of nine lives and the injury of 52 others is a testament to her strength. Aleeza is in need of your support once again, as she requires a replacement for her prosthetic limb, having outgrown her previous one. Thanks to the ongoing support from the British Asian Christian Association, Aleeza has received updated prosthetic…
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A young Christian girl was tragically abducted in Faisalabad and forcefully converted to Islam. Due to the coercer’s insistence that the conversion was the will of Allah, the courts callously refuse to allow the girl to reunite with her anguished parents. The heartbroken father is shattered, tears streaming down his face, as he pleads for prayers and support from the global Christian community. In their time of need, the family finds solace as British Asian Christian Association (BACA) steps in to stand in solidarity, offering crucial legal support and assistance. On the night of February 11th, tragedy struck the peaceful…
Thirteen years after the tragic assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti (click here), the former Minister of Minorities in Pakistan, his legacy continues to inspire a global community committed to peace and religious freedom. In the aftermath of his tragic death, the British Asian Christian Association spearheaded the United Kingdom’s multi-faith response initially organizing a meeting with High Commissioner for Pakistan Wajid Shamsul-Haq, in March 2011. [Click here] for more information. The profound emotions stirred by his violent murder culminated in several peace rallies (click here), a significant peace concert at Trafalgar Square (click here), a packed candle-light vigil at Westminster Cathedral…
In an effort to bring spiritual nourishment to underprivileged Christian families, the outreach team of BACA embarked on a mission on March 9h, 2024. Their destination: brick kiln No.12 Joyanwala Mor and Soki Maliyan in Sheikhupura. These areas are home to a significant number of Christians who toil in brick kilns, factories, or on the lands of Muslim landlords, often enduring harsh working conditions. For many, access to the Word of God is a rare luxury, with their spiritual sustenance largely dependent on occasional visits by volunteer evangelists like Faisal Hadayat. Evangelist Faisal Hadayat, having observed the dire need for…
Tensions Persist in Manipur, India, as Meitei Militants Cross Buffer Zones to Target Christian Kuki-Zo Community. In January, a church was ruthlessly bulldozed to the ground after Hindu militants assaulted Christian men and women. The militants arrived with JCBs to demolish the church building. In February, the Christian community endured gunfire as Meitei Hindu extremists clashed with police during a raid that uncovered stolen weapons, pilfered from a police arsenal. Yesterday, the CBI charged 7 men involved in the riots and arms seizure. Pastor Chongloi, who lost his home, car, and all possessions during the tribal conflict, appeals for more…
An enraged mob of Muslim zealots gathered outside a shop in Ichra, Lahore, fueled by alleged accusations of blasphemy, with the intent to harm a woman. The woman had unknowingly worn a shirt with an Arabic word she purchased in Dubai, not realizing the risk it would pose to her life in Pakistan. Fortunately, the intervention of a courageous Christian burger seller averted a potential tragedy. In Ichra Bazar, Lahore, on February 25th, a harrowing incident unfolded when a young Muslim couple narrowly escaped a violent mob’s wrath, including threats of lynching, after being accused of blasphemy. The mob, driven…
Fear looms over Nabeel Masih, who was the youngest prisoner of blasphemy in Pakistan ever, as he faces the looming threat of punishment and re-arrest. Despite the clear denial by the Home Department to grant permission to prosecute the case, the court has exceeded its procedural powers by unlawfully deleting a section framed in the charge sheet. Terrified of being re-arrested, Nabeel Masih implores for prayers and for a global voice to advocate on his behalf. In response to this injustice, BACA’s Solicitor Naseeb Anjum has filed a writ petition at the Lahore High Court against the order of the…
A 13-year-old Christian girl has gone missing in Basra Colony, Muridke. The child had gone out in the morning to buy milk from a local shop but failed to return home. Concerned for their daughter’s safety, her distraught parents promptly sought assistance from the police, yet their efforts yielded no leads on her whereabouts. In their time of distress, the family received a visit from British Asian Christian Association (BACA), who found them traumatized and in a state of despair. Our officers have pledged to provide support and assist them in locating their missing daughter. We hope to coordinate a…
A housing crisis in Aberdeen, especially in Torry, has escalated to a critical stage, with 299 council homes being evacuated due to the presence of hazardous RAAC concrete in their roofs (click here). However, Aberdeen City Council has declined to assist homeowners who purchased these council houses without being informed of the substandard material used in their roofs. They are currently confronting exorbitant expenses or the peril of their roofs collapsing overhead. Please sign our petition (click here) Homeowners hold Aberdeen Council accountable for this situation, asserting that the council sold homes to unsuspecting residents without disclosing the latent defect…
A tragic incident unfolded as a 38-year-old Christian man, was discovered deceased in a water pond outside Nasrat Colony Joyawala, Sheikhupura, on February 23rd, 2024. The murderer slit the throat of the Christian man and threw his dead body into a water pond. The postmortem report unveiled that Mr. Masih had fallen victim to a brutal murder, his throat slit with a sharp weapon approximately a month prior. Authorities are diligently investigating the perpetrator the man’s employer to uncover the motive behind this heinous crime. On the ill-fated morning of January 24th, 2024, around 6:00 am, Mr Asif Masih was…