A Young Christian Cattle Farm Worker Brutally Beaten and Shot Dead in Faisalabad Khalid Masih, a 25-year-old Christian cattle farm worker, was brutally killed while returning home for dinner with his waiting mother. Despite living with a disability, Khalid worked day and night for a meagre salary to support his widowed and paralysed mother. His family alleges that police have failed to arrest two of the four suspects because of alleged bribery and fears that justice will not be served. BACA has visited and financially supported Khalid’s grieving family as they continue to seek justice for his killing. “For a…
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BACA Global Programs and Communications Manager Hannah Chowdhry recently spent two months in Shanghai, China, undertaking an internship at Jiehua Law Firm. Having graduated with a Law degree from the University of Aberdeen in July, Hannah was given the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience within a busy Chinese law firm. With a particular interest in criminal justice and international legal issues, the placement allowed her to observe how lawyers prepare cases, communicate with clients and work within a legal system very different from that of the UK, while developing skills that she hopes to bring back to her work…
Samuel Arif, a 26-year-old Christian man from Lahore, was arrested after allegedly being accused of blasphemy and harassment. Before his arrest, Samuel was reportedly beaten unconscious by security guards and a mob before police took him into custody. His family has since fled their home in fear, while his mother remains deeply worried about his safety and deteriorating health. BACA is supporting the family with financial assistance and standing alongside them as they seek justice and hope for Samuel’s future. “When a family is forced to flee their home, children are kept from school, and a mother lies awake at…
BACA’s First Ever Safe House for Persecuted Christians in Pakistan Nears Completion BACA’s first ever safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is now entering the final stage of construction. Built with security, dignity and protection at its heart, the safe house will provide refuge to vulnerable Christian families facing persecution. After months of steady progress, the building now has completed flooring, washrooms, lighting, fans and much of its finishing work. With security cameras and final kitchen fittings still to be installed, BACA is now closer than ever to opening this vital place of refuge. “For persecuted Christians, a safe…
A Washroom for Safety, Dignity and Hope in Misri Village A water pump has brought clean water, relief and renewed hope to the Christian community of Misri Village, Sindh. But women, girls, children and elderly residents still face the daily indignity and danger of using open fields. BACA is now responding to the community’s urgent request for a safe and hygienic washroom. With £2000, we can help bring privacy, security and dignity to the people of Misri Village. Clean Water Has Changed Lives — Now Sanitation Must Follow In May 2026, the Christian community of Misri Village, Sindh, received a…
Standing with Ikhlaq Masih: BACA Supports Young Christian Assault Victim in Pakistan On 16 August 2026, 18-year-old Christian man Ikhlaq Masih was brutally assaulted by a group of men in Ajnianwala, Sheikhupura, after intervening to stop the harassment of Christian women. The attack left Ikhlaq unconscious and suffering injuries to his face, back, nose, shoulders, chest and arms. BACA visited Ikhlaq in hospital, offered comfort to his family and provided financial assistance towards his medical treatment. His family now urgently needs further support for medical costs and basic food, and BACA aims to provide £100 a month for three months.…
British Asian Christian Association continues to support Arshad Masih and his family as police investigation moves forward The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to stand alongside Christian father Arshad Masih and his family in Pattoki, Punjab, following the devastating fire that destroyed their home in an alleged revenge attack after the theft of a church battery. Arshad, his wife Kafia Bibi and their two young sons, Haniyal, 8, and Abraham, 5, were left without a home after their property was set ablaze on 5 July 2026, while the family was attending Sunday worship at the Pakistan Gospel Church. The…
Christian Sanitation Worker Noman Masih Allegedly Beaten While Doing His Job in Pasrur A Christian sanitation worker in Pasrur, Punjab, has allegedly been assaulted while carrying out his duties under the Suthra Punjab programme. Noman Masih reportedly apologised after water accidentally splashed onto a shopkeeper, but was allegedly subjected to religiously derogatory abuse and violence. Police have reportedly registered an FIR and arrested two of six alleged suspects following the incident. The case has renewed concerns about the safety, dignity and protection of Christian sanitation workers in Pakistan. “How can we ask a man to keep our streets clean while…
A brutal knife attack in Faisalabad has left a poor Christian family devastated after Imran Masih was killed and his two nephews were seriously injured. Akash and Arbaz Masih survived the attack but have been left with life-changing injuries that prevent them from working. BACA has provided emergency financial support for food and medicines, but both brothers now urgently need specialist surgery in Lahore. The family is appealing for help with medical treatment and legal representation as they seek recovery and justice. “This family has already suffered an unbearable loss: a husband, uncle and father figure was taken from them,…
Twelve years after one of Pakistan’s most horrific acts of religious mob violence, the Supreme Court has acquitted the final three men convicted for the lynching of Christian couple Shama and Shahzad Masih. The ruling has left their family devastated and deepened fears among religious minorities that justice remains out of reach. BACA continues to stand with the couple’s orphaned children, ensuring they are not forgotten. This verdict serves as a stark reminder that the fight for justice and protection of vulnerable communities is far from over. Supreme Court Brings the Case to a Close On 10 July 2026, Pakistan’s Supreme Court acquitted the final three men previously sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Shahzad Masih and his pregnant wife Shama Bibi, bringing to an end one of the country’s most shocking blasphemy-related murder cases. The bench, headed by Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan, ruled that weaknesses in the prosecution’s case…