On Monday, April 1st, the BACA team visited the Presbyterian Church in Gujar Khan as a show of support after a fire on Good Friday (click here). What our team learned was troubling and we share that report with you while we await police findings. When our team arrived at the Gujar Khan church, Javed Masih, a church elder, spoke about the church’s significance to the local Christian community, particularly during events like Easter and Christmas. He explained that the weekly attendance at the church was around 500, but on Easter, it would increase to at least 1000. Trouble began…
Author: Editor
Read More
On the morning of March 30th, 2024, the Presbyterian Church in Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi, became a scene of devastation as flames engulfed its sacred halls. What should have been a place of solace and prayer was instead reduced to ashes, leaving behind a community reeling in shock and fear. Reports indicate that the blaze, ignited by unknown individuals around 3:00 am, tore through the church with merciless intensity. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the damage was extensive, with the roof, furniture, and cherished Biblical literature, including Bibles and hymn books, all consumed by the inferno. Rev. Adeem Alfonse,…
Approximately 40 esteemed guests, including prominent figures from various NGOs dedicated to promoting international religious freedom, were graciously welcomed to a special appreciation reception hosted at the UK Foreign Office. This exclusive event was meticulously coordinated by MP Fiona Bruce, who serves as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. Among the distinguished attendees were Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry, representing the British Asian Christian Association. During the gathering, Hannah Chowdhry took the opportunity to present Fiona Bruce with a significant token of appreciation—a copy of our 2019 report shedding light on persecution in Pakistan. Authored…
A Christian sweeper, duly elected as Chairman of the All Sweepers Union, faced brutal assaults both within his supervisor’s office and outside a court premises. These attacks were fueled by the exposure of highly illicit and corrupt practices orchestrated by the supervisor, who illicitly engaged ghost employees to siphon funds from the government. Despite the police being direct witnesses to the violence, which has been captured on multiple videos, and their awareness of the widespread corruption, no arrests have been made. This failure to act only emboldens the villain of this narrative, who happens to be the nephew of a…
In a bid to supplement their meager income and provide for their impoverished families, two Christian sewer workers took on additional private work at an event hall, tasked with clearing a sizable drain. Tragically, their endeavor ended in fatal consequences as the two men were discovered lifeless by a waste clearance worker. It became apparent that they had succumbed to the lethal fumes of toxic gases, rendering them unconscious and ultimately claiming their lives. Overwhelmed by grief and desperation, the families of the deceased took to the streets in protest outside the event hall, seeking answers and justice for their…
Our Charity is looking to recruit a Trustee with experience of Safeguarding, who will become our Safeguarding Lead. Championing Safeguarding throughout the Charity Closing date for applications May 19, 2024 Apply Share Who we are The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) was born from a single event – in the ashes of churches and homes razed to the ground by a horde of Islamist thugs who persecuted Pakistani followers of Jesus Christ. It happened in the city of Gojra on August 1st 2009 when a married Christian couple were wrongly accused of using torn shreds of the Koran as…
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…
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…