A 15-year-old Christian minor was brutally murdered by a group of Muslim assailants in Gujranwala. The altercation began when a teenager rejected the sexual advances of a pedophile gang known to local police. Four Christian teenagers in total were targeted in the gun attack but only one other was injured. During a funeral service on 6th February, British Asian Christian Association offered support to the family and paid for the funeral. On February 5th, an incident fueled by religious hatred claimed the precious life of Sunil Masih, a 15-year-old seventh-grade student from the Christian Colony in Mandiala Waraich. Motivated by…
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A pastor was abducted at gunpoint just after an ATM transaction to pay for church printing. The kidnappers placed him on a motorbike and then took him to an undisclosed location. Under duress, he was forced to make a confession in a worship WhatsApp Group, where he falsely implicated himself in an affair. This information has since been verified as false. After receiving a ransom, the perpetrators released the pastor; however, they did not return his mobile phone and motorbike. In broad daylight, at 2pm on January 6th, Pastor Amir Nafees (42 yrs) from Sheikhupura was abducted at gunpoint while…
Breaking Chains: BACA’s Triumph in Securing Freedom for Akram Masih and Family In a powerful testament to resilience and justice, BACA has achieved a significant victory by liberating Akram Masih, a brick kiln worker subjected to years of exploitation, and rescuing his daughter Nagina Bibi from a harrowing abduction and assault that lasted 25 days. In October of last year, BACA initiated a mission to support Akram Masih, who was laboring in servitude at a brick kiln in Auluck Bonga, Phoolnagar. His appeal for legal and financial assistance stemmed from the abduction of his vulnerable 14-year-old daughter, Nagina Bibi. In…
Two Christian women were subjected to a brutal axe attack after one woman resisted a rape attempt. The rape attempt was made while one woman was relieving herself in a local field because she has no toilet at her home. When she resisted the assailant attacked the woman with an axe and repeated the violence on her friend who came to her rescue. The man fled the scene and is yet to be arrested by police despite being known. Two Christian women narrowly escaped a harrowing ordeal when they were subjected to an attempted rape in a remote sugar cane…
In a heartbreaking saga of legal setbacks, Zafar Bhatti, a victim of blasphemy accusations and Pakistan’s longest-serving blasphemy prisoner, continues to endure the agony of extended detention. Zafar Bhatti was arrested on July 12, 2012, and has been in prison since that date. During a harsh police interrogation, he confessed to blasphemy, a statement he later recanted, asserting that his confession was obtained under duress. Read more (here) Despite hopes for his release, the High Court Bench in Rawalpindi has twice canceled the much-anticipated hearings, leaving his wife, Nawab Bibi, and their supporters in a state of despair. The Unsettling…
Today, we mourn the loss of James Masih Shera, a distinguished politician, educationist, and the former Mayor of Rugby. Born in a small rural village in Pakistan, Shera’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to public service and community welfare. Career Highlights: In 1988, James Shera achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Pakistani to be elected Mayor of Rugby. His leadership extended beyond this role, as he served as the leader of the Labour Group in Rugby from 2005 to 2022. Additionally, he chaired the Overview and Scrutiny Board at Rugby Borough Council from 2010 to 2014,…
In the heart of Youhanabad No.2, a vibrant Christian community on the outskirts of Lahore, the spirit of giving and spiritual growth collided as BACA’s Biblical outreach program reached out to deserving families, bringing the cherished gift of Bibles. This initiative aimed to empower those struggling to make ends meet with the invaluable knowledge encapsulated in the Holy Scriptures. Pastor James Chiragh, the dedicated leader of Ikhtiar-e-Masih Church, approached BACA with a heartfelt plea to provide printed Bibles for the underprivileged members of his congregation. Acquainted with BACA through another pastor who had experienced the joy of receiving Bibles, Pastor…
In the quiet village of Javaid Nagar, Pattoki, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on Christmas Eve that left a family shattered. Aqsa Riaz, a 17-year-old Christian girl with epilepsy, went missing from her home while her father and siblings attended a local church service. Aqsa, staying behind to care for her sick mother, seemingly vanished without a trace. Aqsa’s mother, Asiya Bibi, discovered her daughter’s absence around 11:30 pm when a cousin arrived home and revealed that Aqsa was nowhere to be found. As panic set in, Asiya desperately searched the nearby streets, calling out her daughter’s name in anguish. Despite…
In the midst of December’s global celebrations of joy and festivity, the month took a grim turn for a Pak-Christian family seeking asylum in Thailand, as they faced the haunting fear of arrest by Thai authorities. Every December, Thai authorities resume a crackdown on asylum seekers, resulting in the filling of Immigration Detention Centers with refugees and illegal immigrants. Unfortunately, the Royal Thai Government does not recognize applicants registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as they have not ratified the UN Conventions for Asylum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWZiTKKo0N8&t=852s VIDEO: BACA helped Chris Rogers to film this documentary on the…
#IndiangenocideofChristians On December 15, 2023, a mass burial ceremony was held for 45 Christian martyrs belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur. Subsequently, on December 20, an additional 87 individuals were laid to rest. This solemn event transpired following a directive from the Indian Supreme Court, instructing the state government to oversee respectful and dignified burials for those who lost their lives in the ongoing violence between the Meitei (predominantly Hindu) and Kuki-Zo tribes (largely Christian). Read more (here). In the face of a staggering death toll, Indian authorities have been unsuccessful in quelling the unrest, and the Christian community…