“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 On 10th August, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) visited Grace Church, Raja Jung Kasur, following a heartfelt request from Pastor Rizwan Saqib. Many members of his congregation are elderly brick kiln workers who love the Lord deeply, but struggle to read their Urdu Bibles because of weakened eyesight. Others cannot read at all, yet long to hear the Gospel. Large-print Bibles are more expensive than standard editions, making them unaffordable for these families who already live under financial strain. Audio Bibles would open the Word of…
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On 29th January 2025, Nabeel Masih gave what would unknowingly become his final recorded interview. The conversation was conducted by US-based blogger Daniel Richardson for Lament of Hope, and it captured a rare moment when Nabeel was still in good health. Nabeel’s story is one of extraordinary injustice. In 2016, at just 15 years old—though some early reports mistakenly recorded him as 16—he became the youngest person ever convicted under Pakistan’s notorious blasphemy laws. His “crime” was not something he created or even understood. As an illiterate teenager, Nabeel was tagged in a Facebook post that contained an image considered…
In July 2025, heavy monsoon rains caused a home in Christian Colony Raiwind to collapse, killing three members of the same family. BACA supported the grieving relatives with funeral costs and began rebuilding the destroyed home. Construction is now underway, offering hope to Aslam Masih, his wife, children, and siblings. Donor support is crucial to finish the home and restore safety and dignity to the family. In the early hours of 16th July 2025, tragedy struck the Christian Colony of Raiwind, Lahore. After days of relentless monsoon rains from 13th July, a small family home gave way under the weight…
In July 2025, heavy monsoon rains caused the collapse of 65-year-old Shabir Masih’s mud home in Punjab, leaving him homeless and sheltering in a nearby school. Shabir, already grieving the 2021 murder of his wife and only son, now faces the threat of having nowhere to live once the school reopens. We previously shared his story in an appeal, but as we have not yet raised the £3000 needed to rebuild his home, we are sharing it again in the hope of reaching more hearts. Read more (here). BACA has long supported his medical and daily needs, and with your…
In the Sindh village of Ali Ahmad Khan Marri, over 40 Christian and Hindu families are battling a severe outbreak of malaria and dengue. Children are among the worst affected, with several already receiving treatment for the mosquito-borne diseases. With the nearest hospital 10 km away and most families living on less than £1.10 a day, they cannot afford mosquito nets or proper care. BACA is urgently raising £400 to provide 40 life-saving nets and protect every household from further illness. In the small rural village of Ali Ahmad Khan Marri in Sindh, over forty Christian and Hindu families are…
A Farewell to Nabeel Masih R.I.P. | 19th July 2001 – 31st July 2025A Statement from Juliet Chowdhry, Trustee of the British Asian Christian Association With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, I must share the devastating news of the death of Nabeel Masih, a young man who had already endured more than most people could in a lifetime. After a prolonged battle with illness—compounded by the trauma of wrongful imprisonment under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws—Nabeel passed away on 31st July 2025, at just 24 years old. Nabeel was unjustly accused at the age of 15, imprisoned for over four years…
The recent monsoon rains in Punjab have brought devastating destruction to thousands of families. Floodwaters submerged entire villages and towns, causing severe damage to homes — many of which were already vulnerable. Among the affected is 65-year-old Shabir Masih, whose humble mud house collapsed under the relentless downpour between July 20th and July 25th, 2025. Shabir’s house, constructed years ago with reed and wood roofing, held a lifetime of cherished memories, including those shared with his late wife, Yasmeen Bibi. On the night of July 24th, as the rain poured heavily and winds howled, the roof began leaking. Fearing for…
At the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), we continue to tell the stories of persecuted Christians in Pakistan — stories of deep injustice, resilience, and unyielding faith. We have stood alongside families shattered by the wrongful imprisonment of believers like Zafar Bhatti, mourned the brutal murder of Suleman Masih — a young Christian betrayed and dismembered by a Muslim friend — and provided legal aid and trauma care to many more whose only crime is their Christian identity. Today, we share an urgent and heartbreaking update on Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man whose life is once again hanging by…
In June, we shared the harrowing story of Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man in Pakistan who has already endured unimaginable suffering. At just 16 years old, Nabeel was falsely accused of blasphemy in 2016 and became the youngest person ever charged under Pakistan’s notorious blasphemy laws. He spent over four years in prison under brutal conditions before his release—physically and emotionally scarred, yet determined to rebuild his life. Recently, Nabeel was diagnosed with Hepatitis E, a dangerous virus that severely compromised his liver. After weeks of medication and signs of slight improvement, we were hopeful. However, on 19th July,…
On 21st July 2025, a Christian family in Sultan Town, Sargodha was plunged into a nightmare when 14-year-old Shamraiz Masih was kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam. The boy is now being held at a Madrasa, where his family is denied all contact with him. The tragic case highlights ongoing religious persecution and the vulnerability of Christian minors in Pakistan. For the past three years, Shamraiz had been learning motorbike repair under the supervision of Muhammad Rana Munir. However, disturbing revelations came to light when Shamraiz disclosed to his family that he had been raped by Rana Munir. Upon hearing…