Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man whose life has already been marked by unimaginable suffering, is now fighting for his life in a hospital intensive care unit in Lahore after contracting Hepatitis E. The 24-year-old was falsely accused of blasphemy in Phoolnagar, District Kasur, and arrested on 18th September 2016 at just 16 years of age. He languished in District Jail Kasur for five years without trial or conviction. Thanks to the unwavering advocacy of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), he was finally granted bail and released in March 2021. Since his release, Nabeel has struggled with both the…
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Rain Turns Fatal: Vulnerable Christian Family Dies in Lahore House Collapse British Asian Christian Association calls for urgent support after fatal building collapse kills three family members during heavy monsoon rains. On the morning of 16th July 2025, a devastating tragedy unfolded in Christian Colony Raiwind, Lahore, where three members of the same Christian family lost their lives when their home collapsed during the early hours of the day. The incident occurred at around 4:00 am, following days of relentless rainfall beginning on 13th July, which battered Lahore and other parts of Punjab. The deceased were identified as Meerab Masih…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is pleased to share the completion of a vital project that has significantly improved the lives of a neglected Christian and Hindu community in Sindh, Pakistan. Alam Choudhary is a small village on the outskirts of Sanghar city, home to a tightly knit group of Christian and Hindu families. These residents, most of whom are daily wage labourers working on the farms of local Muslim landlords, have long struggled with basic sanitation and water access. In June, BACA was approached by Evangelist Daniyal Masih—our dedicated volunteer in the region—who relayed an urgent request from…
Zafar Bhatti’s case remains one of the most harrowing examples of injustice in Pakistan’s legal system. Wrongfully convicted under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws, Zafar has now spent over a decade behind bars for a crime he vehemently denies. His situation remains dire — both legally and physically — yet hope continues to shine through the unwavering support of our donors and your prayers. The Ongoing Legal Struggle In 2022, Zafar was sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages — charges rooted in religious discrimination rather than fact. Since then, his BACA legal team, led by the renowned…
Young Christian man supported by BACA shows signs of recovery after serious health scare Nabeel Masih, a 24-year-old Christian from Phoolnagar, District Kasur, continues to face unimaginable challenges in Pakistan – a nation where religious minorities too often suffer injustice. First arrested in 2016 at the age of just 16 after a false accusation of blasphemy, Nabeel endured five long years in Kasur District Jail without conviction. He was finally released on bail in March 2021 thanks to the legal and humanitarian intervention of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA). Since his release, Nabeel has had to rebuild his life,…
A horrific attack on a young Christian woman in Pakistan has once again exposed the deep religious persecution and institutional failures faced by minorities. On 11th June 2025, in Chak 42, Sangla Hill, 20-year-old Sheeza Bibi, a Christian woman, was brutally gang-raped by three Muslim men — Muhammad Mohsin, Zahid Gujjar, and Muhammad Arslan — while her 3-year-old daughter Dua watched in terror. The assault was premeditated and deceitful. The rapists deliberately lured Sheeza’s husband, Intekhab Alam (32), away from the cattle farm where the Christian couple worked. One of the rapists, Muhammad Mohsin, instructed Intekhab to travel to Sheikhupura…
Family flees in the dead of night after threats of forced conversion and prostitution In a disturbing incident of sexual harassment and physical intimidation, a young Christian woman and her family were forced to flee from their home in Chak 361, Gojra, Punjab. The family, who had been living in servant quarters on a cattle farm owned by a Muslim landlord, endured months of torment, including beatings, threats, and sexually motivated abuse—all because of a debt they owed to their employer. On 10th June 2025, a BACA team met with the Christian family, now hiding in a safer location. Pervaiz…
A terrifying ordeal for one young Christian girl has turned into a story of justice, resilience, and hope—thanks to the determined support of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA). On 9th January 2025, 14-year-old Sunaiha Sharif was abducted from her home in Korpur village, Sialkot, Pakistan. Her abductors—Samina Bibi and her daughter Amina Bibi—had recently moved into the neighbourhood and posed as poor women in need of help. The Sharif family, motivated by Christian compassion, shared food and kindness with the new neighbours. But that kindness was cruelly exploited. On the evening of the abduction, Amina persuaded Sunaiha’s mother to…
Nabeel Masih, a 24-year-old Christian man from Phoolnagar, District Kasur, has once again found himself fighting for his life—not only in a Pakistani courtroom but also against a serious health crisis. Nabeel’s ordeal began on 18th September 2016, when he was falsely accused of blasphemy for allegedly sharing a blasphemous image on Facebook. Arrested at the age of 16, Nabeel languished in District Jail Kasur for nearly five years without a conviction. Thanks to the legal and humanitarian efforts of the British Asian Christian Association (BACA), he was finally released on bail in March 2021. Since his release, BACA has…
Thousands of Pakistani Christian families fleeing brutal religious persecution have found themselves trapped in Thailand—a country that offers no formal recognition or protection to asylum seekers. Without legal status, these families are forced to live as undocumented migrants, facing constant fear, hardship, and uncertainty. Thailand’s immigration laws are unforgiving. Asylum seekers, many of whom have lived in the country for over a decade, are denied the right to work, access healthcare, or enrol their children in school. Regular police raids and the threat of arrest and detention in harsh conditions at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) hang over them like…