Calls for the death of Ahmadi students and their parents, in the wake of false blasphemy charges, arecommon and the case of Rana Sajeel Ahmad highlights the desperate situation faced by so many Ahmadis in Pakistan: Rana Sajeel Ahmad, a 16-year old Ahmadi student of Pubic High School, Khushab, was beaten up severely by a […]
Month: October 2014
Christian boys marriage to a Muslim girl causes torture of family and his arrest – despite conversion to Islam to avert persecution!
Image containing Kheirat and Akram Masih -both arrested under the blasphemy laws of Pakistan By Mushtaq Gill A Christian boy Akram Masih and his family, including several females, were severely beaten and tortured by Policemen and other extremists in Multan, on 16th October 2014. The policemen entered his home by climbing over the perimeter walls […]
Ashiq Masih husband of Asia Bibi; "How can I tell my children their mother is not free? This will kill them!"
Shamim Masih with Ashiq Masih Lahore: By Shamim Masih A farm worker also a mother of 5, Asia Bibi has been kept away from her children for five years and four months. Her crime? Although an untouchable Christian, she dared to drink water from the same well as her colleagues. Later she was accused of […]
MOTHER OF 5 CONDEMNED TO EXECUTION…
DISGUSTED LONDON BAND SCREAM OUT FOR JUSTICE Yesterday, 16th October 2014, death row mother of 5 Asia Bibi heard her appeal for mercy rejected by Lahore High Court. Sentenced to death by hanging under Pakistan’s notorious Blasphemy laws, Asia returned to her squalid prison cell to await her fate. In disgust, London band ooberfuse today […]
Asia Bibi Appeal hearing rejected
Article written by Shamim Masih and Wilson Chowdhry Pakistani Christians across the globe shed tears of disgust and horror as innocent Christian mother of five Asia Bibi, has had her blasphemy law appeal hearing rejected. Literally minutes ago a two member bench of Lahore High Court, led by Justice Anwar-ul-Haque decided to uphold her existing […]
Potential death sentence dropped from 55 Christians in Faisalabad, following exoneration from false blasphemy charge.
Christian graveyard in Which Christians have been forced to reuse graves 3-4 time each due to lack of land. Christians living in the outskirts of Faisalabad have escaped a death sentence after blasphemy charges were dropped, following an out of court compromise with local Muslims. Today 14 prisoners including one child of 12 held in custody were […]
Europe ignores Christian persecution – claims Lebanese Archbishop
By Michael J Robinson THE NECESSITY for UK Christians and non-Christians alike to stand in solidarity with persecuted and oppressed Christians throughout the world was emphasised at events in Motherwell (near Glasgow) and London, organised by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). Each of the events – the first in Motherwell […]
The Targeting of "Minority" Others In Pakistan- Ahmadis
Excerpt from The targeting of Minority ‘Others’ in Pakistan The widespread teaching of religious intolerance; and the requirement on Muslim students that they declare in writing their belief that Mohammad is the final prophet, thus segregating Ahmadis. Ahmadis are also frequent targets of religious violence, including anti-Ahmadi attacks on their homes and businesses, as well […]
Lets Pray together for persecuted Christians in Glasgow
‘Let’s Pray Together’ Sunday 23rd November, Glasgow Pollokshields Church of Scotland, 525 Shields Road, Glasgow G41 2RF We are writing to invite you to join us for a special time of prayer for the South Asian communities in Scotland. We want to share the good news of Jesus in ways that are understood and received […]
Christian flood victims in Pakistan’s capital recieve food and medicines from BPCA – more help needed especially funds towards building repairs.
Shamim Masih ISLAMABAD: During the monsoon season this year, torrential rains have caused widespread destruction throughout Pakistan. This year’s flooding has affected in excess of 11.4 million men, women and children. Read previous report (click here) Many villages were simply washed away and people have been left without shelter simply seeking help and support. Rescue […]