Six-Year-Old Rape Survivor and Family Injured in Road Accident While Returning from Medical Checkup Court Rejects Bail Application of Accused Muhammad Uzair Next Hearing in the Case Scheduled for 12 May 2026 On 10 December 2025, Shumaya Saleem, a six-year-old Christian girl from Jaranwala, was sexually assaulted by Muhammad Uzair (19). Shumaya had gone to the home of her extra-tuition teacher, Miss Siffat (24), the sister of Muhammad Uzair, for lessons in English, Maths, and Urdu. After the tuition session ended, Muhammad Uzair allegedly took Shumaya into the living room within the residential section of the school premises and sexually…
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In the rural village of Misri in Sindh, Pakistan, approximately fifteen Christian and Hindu families are facing acute hardship due to the absence of clean, safe drinking water. With no reliable source available, they are compelled to rely on muddy irrigation channels for survival, exposing themselves to serious health risks and life-threatening conditions. Their plight has recently come to the attention of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) following an urgent appeal submitted through one of its volunteers. A Daily Struggle for Water and Dignity The crisis came to light when Evangelist Daniyal, a volunteer working with BACA, was contacted…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues its heartfelt mission to care for the three orphaned children of Shama and Shahzad Masih — the young Christian couple who were falsely accused of blasphemy and brutally murdered in Kasur in 2014. More than a decade after the tragedy that shocked the world, BACA remains steadfast in ensuring that their children are loved, supported, and given the chance to build a hopeful future. A Legacy of Love Amid Unimaginable Loss In November 2014, international attention turned to Kasur, Pakistan, when Shahzad and Shama Masih, bonded labourers, were falsely accused of blasphemy. The…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has been encouraged to see the growing international platform for the Legalise Apostasy campaign, following a recent visit to the United States in February 2026 led by Nissar Hussain and Neil Petrie. The visit, organised with support from the non-profit groups Save The Persecuted Christians (STPC) and Mercury One, sought to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those who leave Islam and to contribute to wider discussions around freedom of belief. A key focus of the trip was engagement with campaigners in Texas ahead of a vote on proposed measures relating to the…
A young Christian farm worker, Tanveer Masih, was violently beaten by his employer in Bambanwala, Sialkot for arriving late to feed cattle. He suffered serious head, back injuries and a fractured index finger, requiring a week of medical treatment. Local police allegedly refused to register his case and pressured the family to compromise with the attacker. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited, provided financial aid, and continues to support his recovery and legal pursuit. Brutal assault on vulnerable Christian worker sparks concern in Sialkot On 18 January, a deeply disturbing case emerged from village Bambanwala in Sialkot, where 24-year-old…
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. Increasingly, many within this community are expressing deep frustration after years of living in limbo. With limited progress on resettlement options and shrinking avenues for sponsorship, some are now considering voluntary return to Pakistan—despite the very real dangers they originally fled. This growing sense of desperation was further highlighted during a recent Zoom meeting between the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), United by Faith, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangkok (click here).…
On 4th March 2026, representatives from the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) and United by Faith held a strategic online meeting via Zoom with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Bangkok office. The discussion focused on assessing IOM’s current operational capacity, exploring available support pathways for Pakistani Christian asylum seekers, and identifying opportunities for strengthened future collaboration. Attendees included: Hannah Chowdhry (Global Programs and Communications Manager, BACA) Wilson Chowdhry (Chairman, United by Faith) Among Pundhi Resi (IOM Program Manager for Protection and Border Governance) Khun Sand (IOM Voluntary Assisted Returns) Understanding IOM’s Role in Thailand The meeting began with…
The Christian and Hindu community of Jarawater, Sindh, has gained access to clean water and safe sanitation facilities thanks to BACA. After women and children faced long, unsafe journeys to collect contaminated water and struggled for privacy in open fields, BACA installed a water pump and constructed a two-seat washroom. These interventions have restored safety, dignity, and health for the community. BACA Brings Clean Water and Washroom Facilities to Jarawater, Sindh In November last year, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) installed a water pump for the Christian and Hindu community at Jarawater, Sindh, responding to a heartfelt request made…
A Christian sanitary worker, Yousaf Masih, was brutally attacked for asking a cart owner not to throw garbage on the road. He suffered severe head and eye injuries, yet no action has been taken by the police. The attack exposes the serious risks faced by sanitation workers in Punjab. Immediate intervention is needed to protect these essential workers and hold perpetrators accountable. Brutal Attack Highlights Urgent Need for Sanitation Worker Protection in Punjab On 23rd February, 38-year-old Christian sanitary worker Yousaf Masih was assaulted while performing his daily duties. While cleaning near Chicharwali canal on Pasrur Road, he noticed a…
On 27th February 2026, 29-year-old Christian sanitary worker Naveed Masih was brutally shot and killed while on duty at the Punjab Assembly (Punjab Assembly of Pakistan, provincial legislature Lahore) in Lahore. Naveed, a government employee, had worked for five years at the People’s House within the Assembly premises. He was allegedly shot by his co-worker, Haider Ali, a private cook employed by Syed Sabtain Raza Bukhari, a Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA). The Incident According to Naveed’s brother, Majeed Masih, the tragic events unfolded at approximately 2:45 pm. Naveed was working on the ground floor when Haider Ali reportedly…