In a shocking display of religious intolerance, an unprovoked attack on a church in Peshawar has ignited concerns over communal harmony and respect for diverse faiths. Gun shots were fired at a church by a Muslim mob and the Pastor of the church sustained an injury to his right eye from a rifle butt. Though the perpetrators were arrested they were later released without charge despite several police reports filed by parishioners of the church. On August 4th, 2023, a disturbing incident unfolded at the Lalazar Colony, Peshawar, where a Christian evangelical worship event was targeted by a group of…
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A Christian community in Pakistan is reeling from the devastating impact of flash floods that have struck the region from 19th July to 24th July 2023. With over 159 lives lost, including many innocent children, the floods have caused significant damage across Pakistan, leaving families starving and homeless. One of the worst affected is a Christian enclave in Sindh, which has once again borne the brunt of nature’s fury. The flash floods have obliterated the mud houses of Christians at Khawaja Goth, Tandoallayar Sindh, a community that had previously survived the record-breaking floods of 2022. Despite being a vulnerable group,…
Italy’s first Forum on religious freedom, organized with a focus on the Christian minority in Pakistan, witnessed an impactful gathering of distinguished speakers and advocates. The event, held on Thursday July 13th, brought together influential figures, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, Antonio Tajani, and the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Italian Republic, Ali Javed. The meeting was held at the Prime Ministers Office in Rome. Organised by Professor Shahid Mobeen who lectures on Philosophy and Metaphysics at the Vatican University in conjunction with Davide Dionsi, Special Envoy on…
A horrifying video that emerged on July 19, 2023, has sent shockwaves through India, exposing the brutal realities of religious and ethnic tensions in the state of Manipur. The distressing footage depicts the gruesome assault on two Christian women from Manipur, who became victims of a frenzied mob’s violence. As the nation grapples with the disturbing images, questions arise about the need to safeguard human rights and religious freedom and the delayed response from authorities in addressing this alarming issue. The viral video captures the harrowing ordeal endured by two Christian women from Manipur. On May 4, 2023, the women…
In a harrowing incident that highlights the vulnerability of minors, a seven-year-old Christian girl named Javeria Javed fell victim to a brutal rape in Cheechawatni, Punjab. The perpetrator, Muhammad Shameer, a Muslim individual, forced the innocent girl to a nearby farm field where he subjected her to a horrific assault. This shocking case sheds light on the urgent need for improved protection for children and the importance of swift action by law enforcement authorities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9w5U_8OZ_Q On the 6th of July 2023, Javeria Javed (7 yrs) was returning home from her aunt’s house in the neighborhood when she was grabbed from…
An incident of hate-messaging has triggered outrage and dismay amongst Christians in Pakistan. The cause of this was a video that recently went viral on social media depicting a toilet seat adorned with a Swedish Flag that contains the Cross. The provocative display was orchestrated in Lahore by protesters affiliated with Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan, a religious political party, as a means of expressing their anger over the alleged burning of the Quran in Sweden during Eid-ul-Adha last month. They also published a message of death to Christians in Pakistan if any further incidents occur in Sweden. This attack on the most…
An American donor approached us to send Bibles to a Pastor in Pakistan who did not know where to buy them. Through his donation, we were able to send 10 Bibles to Pastor Azeem Masih (37 yrs), in Raiwind to give to the congregation that he preaches to. On the 16th of June the BACA team visited Pastor Azeem at Mission Colony Raiwind. BACA has initially donated a gift of 10 Urdu Bibles for the congregation of The Great Glorious Church of Pakistan, Raiwind. Pastor Azeem told BACA that he has been serving Christians in Kasur, Pattoki, Raiwind and areas…
Pakistani Christian Boy Faces Blasphemy Charges: Injustice Under Draconian Laws In a distressing turn of events, a young Christian named Zaki Masih (22 yrs), residing in Sargodha, Pakistan, has been booked under the country’s draconian blasphemy laws. The case highlights the severe consequences individuals face for expressing their opinions, as religious sentiments take precedence over fundamental human rights. On July 9th, 2023, Zaki Masih, a resident of 98 Shumali, Sargodha, found himself entangled in a legal battle after being booked under Pakistan’s blasphemy law. The charges against him are under sections 295-A and 298-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which…
Kairos Forum a Catholic organisation that helps and celebrates those who experience disability, hosted a series of events to introduce people to Edith Stein, the great Judeo-Catholic saint whose life and teachings offer the perfect example of how to value everyone – particularly those with disabilities. The Kairos Forum hosted three unique events in July to bring people closer to this inspirational Catholic saint. The first, on Sunday 2 July, was a day of celebration at Aylesford Priory in Kent. It’s was a free of charge event, open to all, and for the Catholic community was a day of shared…
In a shocking and alarming violation of basic human rights and religious freedom, the Lahore and Gojra Bar Association in Pakistan has issued instructions to local police forces to prevent Ahmadi Muslims from participating in the religious practice of Qurbani during Eid-ul-Adha. This discriminatory edict denies the Ahmadiyya community the right to perform ritual animal sacrifice and gather for prayers on this significant occasion for the Islamic world. The enforcement of such measures by a state institution further exposes the deeply entrenched discrimination faced by religious minorities in the country. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, holds immense…