Moved by the inappropriate behaviour of some Christians in Pakistan, Brother Leighton Medley, Lead Outreach Officer for the British Pakistani Christian Association, has chosen to counter the demand of a truly misguided set of people in calling for the arrest and sentencing under the evil blasphemy laws of Pakistan, of Barrister Zafar Ullah. Brother Leighton […]
Month: July 2017
Brother Leighton’s response to JCAC blasphemy charges against Barrister Zafar Ullah
The Victim Mentality Why our attitude should be different Yesterday, I was reading an article from Al Khaber news, that a barrister by the name of Zafar Ullah during a press conference in Islamabad, was trying to compare the persecution faced by Jesus, to that of his ally and friend, the current Prime Minister, Nawaz […]
Brother Leighton's response to JCAC blasphemy charges against Barrister Zafar Ullah
The Victim Mentality Why our attitude should be different Yesterday, I was reading an article from Al Khaber news, that a barrister by the name of Zafar Ullah during a press conference in Islamabad, was trying to compare the persecution faced by Jesus, to that of his ally and friend, the current Prime Minister, Nawaz […]
Only Christian tears shed for worthless sewage workers
Three men passed away in the filth and scum of Pakistani sewers a job they did professionally, maintaining their dignity despite their low pay and untouchable status.The incident took place on 3rd July 2017 and has barely been mentioned in any media because no-one cares about these insignificant beings – only their families. Read more […]
Three deaths later Thailand finally opens bail for registered asylum seekers and refugees!
For almost two years persecuted Pakistani Christians and Ahmadis who make up over 50% of Thailand’s asylum seeker community have been refused bail for overstaying their visa’s. For the re-persecuted victims this has meant an extremely difficult and stressful stay in Bangkok’s brutal Immigration Detention Centre (IDC). However, Yesterday Thai authorities declared that bail would be […]
Three Christian sewage workers killed by toxic fumes whilst working without PPE
Three Christian men died while cleaning a sewer in Pakistan by hand despite being provided with no personal protective equipment or uniform. The three men named Saleem Masih (50 yrs), Danish Masih (20 yrs) and Nadeem Masih (18 yrs) lived at the servants quarters of Sadiq Public School. On Monday 3rd July 2017 the men […]
Christian mother calls for prayers to help get justice for 3 year old daughter who was raped by neighbour
Please pray for justice for young Saiba! In January BPCA reported on the devastating rape of Saiba a three year old child whilst her mother was out of the home working as a sanitary worker at Government hospital to cover the regular living expenses for their household. Now 7 months later Saiba’s mother Catherine […]
BPCA begins home church for Urdu worshippers in Sri Lanka
After a desire for a local Urdu Church in their vicinity a group of Pakistani Christian asylum seekers initiated a home church in Negombo, Sri Lanka, with some help from the British Pakistani Christian Association. A group of over 30 individuals met at the home of our lead officer Tussawar Khan. The service was […]
Ethnic minority ordinations provide opportunity for better Christian engagement with minorities in the North
Newly ordained Shahriar Ashrafkorasani and Wilson Chowdhry Last Saturday I was pleasantly surprised to find two Pakistani Christians being ordained within the Church of England at Blackburn Cathedral. My reason for the visit to the north of England was to meet my friend Shahriar Ashrafkorasani a convert from Islam who graduated from Wycliffe College at […]
Televised UK parliamentary debate on Christian persecution brings hope for change
Today a much awaited debate on Christian Persecution was held at Westminster Hall – surprisingly it was attended by a large number of MPs. The last time a debate like this was held was around five years ago and many believe the debate was long overdue. A full debate intro and pack can be […]