A 6-year-old Christian girl, Shumaya Saleem, was brutally raped by her teacher’s brother in Jaranwala. The attacker fled, but was arrested by police. Threatened by the attacker’s family to settle the matter, Shumaya’s family relocated for safety. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) would like to provide legal support and we stand in solidarity with the family. Full Story: On 10th December, Shumaya Saleem, a 6-year-old Christian girl, was assaulted by Muhammad Uzair (19 yrs) in Jaranwala. Shumaya had gone to the home of Miss Siffat (24 yrs), her extra-tuition teacher and the sister of Muhammad Uzair, for additional lessons…
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Fourteen-year-old Saira George was recently abducted and brutally raped in her village. She was found unconscious on an unconstructed plot near her home, suffering severe injuries. A Medico-Legal Certificate has confirmed the extent of the rape. The police have arrested the main attacker and several accomplices, though one suspect remains on pre-arrest bail. Due to threats from influential locals, the family has relocated to the home of a relative. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has visited the family, and stands ready to provide financial assistance, prayers, and legal support to ensure their safety and help seek justice. On 7th…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has reached a historic milestone with the purchase of its first safe house in Pakistan—a vital refuge for persecuted Christian families facing serious threats to their lives. Designed with security and dignity at its core, the safe house will provide immediate protection, care, and hope to families forced to flee violence and intimidation. VIDEO: Hannah Chowdhry at the site of BACA’s new safe house, a vital refuge for persecuted Christian families. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has reached a deeply significant milestone with the purchase of its first-ever safe house in Pakistan. This…
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and detention. As police raids intensify in December, many families are forced into isolation, unable to work or access basic services. On 30th November, BACA provided urgent food grants to 10 struggling Christian families, helping them afford essentials like rent, medicine, and food. This support brings vital hope to a community trapped in uncertainty and searching for safety, dignity, and compassion. On 30th November 2025, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) delivered critical support to 12 vulnerable…
A Pakistani Christian asylum-seeking family in Thailand was torn apart when immigration police arrested three adults and detained them in harsh IDC conditions. Their 15-year-old son was released due to his age, leaving his 20-year-old brother struggling alone to care for him. The family urgently needs 150,000 Thai Baht to secure bail and reunite. BACA has launched an emergency appeal to free them and restore hope in their darkest moment. On 18th November, Royal Thai Immigration Police raided a condominium building in Paruchunith as part of Thailand’s nationwide crackdown targeting foreigners overstaying their visas.Caught in this sweep were four members…
A year after his arrest under false blasphemy accusations, 22-year-old Christian waiter Basharat Masih has finally received legal support. After his previous lawyer withdrew due to threats, his family turned to BACA, who appointed Pakistan’s leading blasphemy advocate, Saif ul Malook. Recent cross-examination has exposed serious flaws in the evidence, raising hopes for Basharat’s acquittal. As the trial continues, BACA stands firmly with the family—fighting for justice, truth, and Basharat’s freedom. On 26 June 2024, 22-year-old Basharat Masih, a Christian waiter from Faisalabad, was arrested under Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws while travelling to Naran to begin a new job. His…
A remote Christian and Hindu community in Jarawater, Sindh, lived for years without clean water. Women and children walked long distances to collect contaminated canal water, leading to sickness and daily hardship. BACA has now installed a water pump, bringing safe drinking water to their doorstep. The community is asking for help again—this time, to build a much-needed washroom. Last month, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) received a plea for urgent help from the impoverished Christian and Hindu families living in Jarawater, Sindh. The request—relayed by BACA volunteer Evangelist Daniyal—was simple but critical: the community desperately needed a water…
A Christian pastor who had already survived an extremist attack just two months ago in Islamabad was tragically shot by an unknown assailant in Gujranwala, where he had recently sought safety for himself and his family. Despite desperate efforts by doctors, he succumbed to his injuries, leaving the Christian community across Pakistan shaken and heartbroken. His killing has reignited deep fears among already vulnerable believers, while his devastated family struggles to comprehend the loss of a man who risked everything to serve God and his people. BACA has visited the bereaved family, standing with them in their grief and providing…
A milestone moment—but real change will depend on action, not symbolism London / Islamabad – In a landmark step for human rights in Pakistan, Parliament has passed the long-awaited National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill 2025, paving the way for a statutory body dedicated exclusively to safeguarding the rights of non-Muslim citizens. The bill passed during a joint session with 160 votes in favour and 79 against, despite heated resistance from several religious political parties. The session saw intense debate, walkouts, and verbal protests—but lawmakers persisted, approving the bill clause by clause.For Pakistan’s Christian, Hindu, Sikh, and other minority communities,…
A deadly roof collapse in Narowal claimed the life of two-year-old Anaya and left several family members seriously injured. The extended Masih family, now homeless and grieving, were forced to take refuge in cramped rooms offered by neighbours. BACA stepped in immediately—covering funeral and medical costs and committing to rebuild their entire home with strong, weather-resistant foundations. Construction is now underway, and the family hopes to move back into their new home before Christmas. A devastating tragedy struck a Christian family in Narowal when the roof of their aging home collapsed after heavy rains, killing a young child and injuring…