Fanson Shahid has received legal representation from the British Asian Christian Association as he continues to challenge his life sentence under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. BACA has appointed Christian lawyer Riaz Anjum, who will seek the suspension of Fanson’s conviction while his appeal remains delayed before the Lahore High Court. The prolonged delay has left Fanson’s family facing emotional and financial hardship, prompting BACA to provide both legal and practical support. Through its Legal Aid programme, BACA continues to stand alongside Christians facing blasphemy accusations, helping vulnerable families pursue justice and hope for reunification. A Family Living in Uncertainty For more…
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Construction of the British Asian Christian Association’s first safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan has entered its final phase, bringing a long-awaited refuge closer to opening. Designed with security at its core, the facility will provide immediate protection for vulnerable women, children, families fleeing persecution, and victims of false blasphemy accusations. Major structural work has now been completed, with plastering, sewerage, and floor preparation finished as the project moves towards its final fittings and security installations. Once operational, the safe house will offer a confidential, secure environment where survivors can begin rebuilding their lives while BACA helps them secure…
The following day (17th June 2026), Hannah Chowdhry attended a smaller (less than 10 people) roundtable discussion in Parliament as a representative of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), while Wilson Chowdhry attended separately in his capacity as Chairman of United by Faith. The meeting, organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Pakistani Minorities, focused on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Pakistan and brought together parliamentarians, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials, charities and representatives from persecuted minority communities. Among those present were Morris Johns, Secretary of the APPG, Julie Jones from the Foreign, Commonwealth and…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) welcomed the opportunity to attend an important parliamentary event hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Pakistani Minorities on 16th June 2026, which examined the growing crisis of ideologically motivated sexual grooming of minority women and girls. BACA was represented by Juliet Chowdhry, whilst Pakistani Christian Campaigner Wilson Chowdhry attended separately in his capacity as Chairman of United by Faith. Their attendance reflected the many years both organisations have spent advocating for Christian and other minority girls who have suffered abduction, rape, forced conversion and forced marriage in Pakistan. The event, held in…
Questions raised over prison healthcare, misuse of blasphemy laws, and the treatment of vulnerable minorities A 61-year-old Christian man from Lahore, Pakistan, Amir Peter, has died while in state custody after spending almost a year imprisoned on a blasphemy charge that his supporters describe as false. His death on 1 July 2026 has raised serious concerns about the treatment of elderly and medically vulnerable prisoners, particularly those detained under Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws. Amir Peter, a resident of Nishat Colony, Lahore, was arrested on 19 July 2025 following an incident at a local grocery shop. According to reports from his…
The British Asian Christian Association’s first safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan has reached a major construction milestone, with the reinforced roof slab completed and the building’s grey structure now fully finished. Designed as a secure refuge for victims of persecution, the facility incorporates double-brick walls, multiple security checkpoints, and strict confidentiality measures to protect vulnerable families. Construction has now entered its final phase, including plastering, flooring, electrical work, and the installation of essential security features such as steel gates and CCTV cameras. Once completed, the safe house will provide a vital sanctuary for Christians facing threats, violence, false…
Prem Masih, a 22-year-old Christian man from Muridke, was shot dead after a series of violent attacks and threats allegedly carried out by a group of Muslim men targeting his family. The attackers reportedly abused and intimidated the women in the household before returning days later and fatally shooting Prem, who had no involvement in the underlying dispute. The British Asian Christian Association has visited the bereaved family, provided financial assistance, and pledged legal support as they seek justice for their murdered son. While three suspects have been arrested, the family continues to appeal for help in securing justice, with…
Aleeza Ashiq, who lost her leg in the 2017 terrorist attack on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta, has received a new prosthetic leg through BACA’s continued support. The replacement has restored her mobility, allowing her to walk comfortably, attend school, play with friends, and participate fully in church life. As Aleeza continues to grow, she requires more frequent prosthetic replacements to avoid pain and mobility difficulties. Thanks to the generosity of BACA supporters, this courageous young girl can continue enjoying her childhood with confidence, independence, and hope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMSwyYIEyEk&time_continue=1&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britishasianchristians.org%2F&themeRefresh=1 Aleeza’s journey began with unimaginable tragedy. On 17th December 2017, a…
Imran Masih was brutally murdered in Faisalabad on 31st May 2026 after a Muslim friend allegedly entered his home during the night and attacked him with a knife. His nephews, Arbaz Masih and Akash Masih, were seriously injured while trying to save him from the assault. The British Asian Christian Association has visited the grieving family, provided financial assistance, and supported the injured survivors during medical treatment. The devastated family now faces mounting medical expenses, loss of income, and ongoing hardship as police continue searching for the suspect. Brutal Late-Night Attack According to the family, the attack took place around…
Roof Construction Nears Completion as BACA’s Safe House for Persecuted Christians Enters Final Phase A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the British Asian Christian Association’s (BACA) first safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan, as roofing work now moves into its final stage of completion. This permanent facility is not designed as long-term accommodation, but as a rapid-response protection hub—a secure place where urgently threatened Christians can be moved immediately, before being supported into safer, longer-term rented housing elsewhere. It represents a critical missing link in BACA’s protection pathway: ensuring that no victim in crisis is…