A 24-year-old Christian farm worker with an intellectual disability was brutally beaten by his Muslim employer in Sialkot for arriving late to feed cattle. The savage attack left him with severe head injuries, exposed wounds, and a fractured finger, rendering him unable to walk. Despite clear medical evidence, local police—allegedly influenced by the powerful employer—refused to register a complaint and pressured the family to settle. The British Asian Christian Association intervened, providing emergency financial aid and pledging to pursue justice for this vulnerable family. On 18 January, a young Christian farm worker was subjected to a savage and inhumane beating…
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Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been acquitted of blasphemy charges after more than four years of legal uncertainty, intimidation, and enforced hiding, bringing to an end a case that highlighted the extreme vulnerability of religious minorities under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Mariam Lal and Newosh Arooj, both employed at Civil Hospital in Faisalabad, Punjab, were cleared of all charges by a district court in November 2025 after the prosecution failed to produce credible evidence. The statutory period for an appeal has now expired, confirming their acquittal. As first reported by our organisation on 10 April 2021, the case originated earlier…
BACA has stepped in to support the family of 14-year-old Christian girl, Sumaira George, who was brutally abducted and raped in Sahiwal. Facing threats and pressure from the influential relatives of the culprits, the family had to temporarily relocate. With BACA’s intervention, they have now moved to a secure house (click here) and obtained legal assistance to pursue justice. The Incident On 5th December 2025, Sumaira George went to a clay oven in Chak 82/6R, Sahiwal, to fetch chapatis when she was abducted by Muhammad Bilal and Nimra Bibi. They slapped her, threatened her, and forced her onto a motorcycle…
A deadly roof collapse in Narowal claimed the life of two-year-old Anaya and left several family members seriously injured (click here). 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 (click here). Structural work is now complete and roofing is underway, though extreme cold weather and heavy fog have delayed construction that was hoped to finish before Christmas. Narowal Tragedy: Rebuilding Hope After Loss In August, a devastating tragedy struck a…
BACA has provided safe housing and financial support to the family of 14-year-old rape survivor Sumaira George after threats and intimidation from the perpetrators’ relatives. Sumaira was abducted and raped by a group of assailants in Sahiwal, with medical evidence confirming repeated sexual assault. Following arrests and partial bail granted to suspects, the family was forced to relocate for safety. BACA continues to support the family’s pursuit of justice, and seeks funding for urgent legal assistance ahead of upcoming court hearings. Sumaira George, a fourteen-year-old Christian girl from Chak 82/6R in Sahiwal, was abducted and raped by Muhammad Zohaib and…
Following a brutal sexual assault on six-year-old Shumaya Saleem, her family faced intimidation and coercion from the family of the accused, forcing them to flee their home. Through donations to BACA’s Emergency Appeal, the British Asian Christian Association has provided immediate financial support, covered temporary accommodation costs, and is preparing to relocate the family to a secure home for up to one year. However, urgent funds are still needed to secure dedicated legal advocacy to ensure justice and prevent further abuse. Read more (here) BACA Responds to the Assault of Six-Year-Old Shumaya Saleem On 10th December, Shumaya Saleem, a six-year-old…
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…
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…