British Pakistani Christian Association, this week launches the latest of its publications, this time we have been working with ex-Muslim Mohammed Fyaz who shares a quite riveting testimony, of his walk away from Islam and the journey that led him to Christianity. His journey is one that has had its share of ups and downs, […]
Three churches struck by Islamist terrorists in Indonesia leaves at least 10 dead
Image Source Jakarta Post. This morning (Sunday 13th May) three churches in the city of Surabaya, Indonesia were attacked by a family of 6 Islamist terrorists (involving their underaged children) in an attack that has left at least 10 people dead and a current count of 41 people injured – including two police officers and […]
Domestic servant girl murdered and raped but deprived family accept bribe for their loss
A Pakistani Christian girl of only 17 years was viciously beaten to death in Kamoke in the district of Gujranwala on 5th May 2018, for apparently not having completed her chores properly. Kainat Salamat was working in the home of Muhammad Asif Gujjar (36 yrs) as a domestic helper from the age of 11 and […]
Redbridge unity displayed at community fayre!
Friendship and togetherness was the theme for an event in Ilford Town Centre from 23d April – 28th April 2018. ‘Stronger Together’ were words written on a banner during a week of community cohesion – one the likes of which Redbridge has never seen before. The event was put on by the British Pakistani Christian […]
Asia Bibi Supreme Court appeal to be given trial date soon!
The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Saturday announced that the Supreme Court will hear Asia Bibi’s appeal against her blasphemy case soon. He also gave an order for a restoration of full security provisions to Asia Bibi’s counsel Advocate Said Ul-Malook Justice Nisar directed the Punjab Inspector General of Police (IG), Capt. […]
Medical officers chant anti-Christian slogans during trial against doctors who murdered Sunil Saleem
Three weeks have passed since the lynching of Christian man Sunil Saleem Masih by medical staff and security at Services Hospital in Silakot, but thus far no action has been taken by authorities. A full account of the lynching can be read in the Pakistani daily newspaper Tribune (click here) On 12th April 2018 Additional […]
Fiery acid attacker snuffs out life of young Christian woman for declining marriage to Muslim man
Despite brave efforts and 138Km of arduous travel for medical attention, Asma Yasoob succumbed to the injuries she incurred when a Muslim friend of the family doused her with acid and set her on fire. Asma passed away on Sunday 22 April at approximately 10:00 pm in the evening. Pretending to be her brother, Rizwan […]
Spurned Muslim man throws acid over Christian girl then set her alight – now Asma Yaqoob is fighting for her life!
A 25 year old Christian woman in Sialkot, Pakistan who spurned the advances of a Muslim man named Rizwan Gujjar (30 yrs) was the target of a heinous acid attack that has left her disfigured and fighting for her life. Asma Yacoob has been employed as a beautician for the last two years and was […]
Christian persecution heats up after church set ablaze in Shadara
Christians across Pakistan are facing up to a life of persecution rising to unprecedented levels after a church was set ablaze in Shadara on Sunday 15th April 2018 at approximately 2:30pm. Perceptions of minority safety across the country have dipped dramatically after three terrorist attacks in Quetta have resulted in dozens of deaths and even […]
EU Commission betrays bravery of Asia Bibi
Pakistani Christians again were left in a quandary by the ‘European Union Special Envoy on Human Rights outside the EU’ after having heir hopes raised and then dashed by a resolution that linked continued favoured tariff-free trade status, to Asia Bibi’s release and meeting the 27 UN human rights conditions originally set prior to acceptance […]