Pakistan:(By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)  In the quiet village of Sindh, a devastating fire recently left Jammu Masih (28 yrs) and his family grappling with the harsh realities of loss and despair. However, amidst the ashes, a glimmer of hope emerged as BACA, driven by compassi

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) On December 15, 2023, a mass burial ceremony was held for 45 Christian martyrs belonging to the Kuki-Zo tribe in Manipur. Subsequently, on December 20, an additional 87 individuals were laid to rest.

This solemn event transpired following

Pakistan: In a courageous act of self-defence, a Christian family in Wazirabad successfully foiled an attempted kidnapping of their teenage daughter, Sehar Muskan, on the night of December 18. The family faced assailants identified as Mani and Ahmad Munir, who invaded their home with the intentio

SHEIKHUPURA, PUNJAB: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)  In a shocking incident, the family of a local pastor fell victim to a brutal attack and religious persecution at the hands of an intolerant Muslim gang in Sheikhupura, Punjab.

Adding insult to injury, the perpetrat

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) On December 18th, a dedicated team of Pakistani Pastors, who generously volunteer for the British Asian Christian Association, journeyed to brick kilns in Sheikhupura to distribute both printed and audio Bibles.

The distribution of Bibles

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Our service prioritizes mothers with young children, ensuring they are taken to the front of the queue. Additionally, we extend this priority to the elderly and disabled visitors. Most of our visitors are very accepting of this policy. This Christm

Punjab, Pakistan: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A group of local Muslims violently attacked and injured four innocent Christian farmworkers in Chichawatni, Punjab, as they resisted pressure to convert to Islam. The impoverished Christians were left on stretchers outside hospital wards,

Sydney: (By Manish Rai) he Iranian Football Association Australia (IFAA), in conjunction with the Iranian Community Organisation, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its eagerly awaited One-Day Futsal Tournament in honour of Jina (Mahsa) Amini. The event brought together groups f

Faisalabad: : Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) observed Human Rights Day at the Vision Hall, Faisalabad. The event was conducted on the topic of “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All". The theme of 10 December 2023 marks 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a harrowing tale of religious persecution, Haroon Shahzad, a 45-year-old Christian man from Chak 49 Shumaali, near Sargodha in Punjab Province, Pakistan, found himself at the center of a blasphemy controversy that led to his incarceration and su

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Thailand recently initiated a new protection program for foreign asylum seekers. However, the British Asian Christian Association, along with the refugees under our care, expresses concern that numerous deserving individuals may face rejection or b

London: (BY Juliet Chowdhry) Hannah Chowdhry, a law student at the University of Aberdeen, has been recognized as a ‘Leadership Trailblazer’ by This is Youth—an award ceremony organized by the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. She earned this distinction for her commendable effor

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A surprising decline in the number of Pakistani-origin individuals in England identifying as Christians has puzzled researchers at the British Asian Christian Association. The anticipated doubling of Pakistani Christians in the UK was shattered by

London: (By Hannah Chowwdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In the North East Indian state of Manipur, the Christian community is facing a grave humanitarian crisis, marked by violence, displacement, and a systematic attempt to erase their existence. This disturbing reality, unfolding since May 2023, revea

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) As winter tightens its grip, Ukraine finds itself grappling with extreme weather conditions, causing widespread disruptions across the country. The State Emergency Service reported that 386 settlements in 10 regions have been significantly affected

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) demands the justice for Mehwish Iram and Irfan Tariq Masih, who are the recent victims at their workplaces. Mehwish and Irfan are the victims of religious persecutions at their workplaces; a Christian girl was being harassed & blackmailed, and a

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In the rural outskirts of Sindh, a heartbreaking incident unfolded as Jammu Masih, a 28-year-old Christian farm worker, saw his entire world crumble when his mudbrick house succumbed to a fierce blaze. The calamity struck when a sparking straw from

Pakistan: Support these children by contributing towards a larger and more comfortable home for them. They also aspire to receive a better education, empowering them to advocate for themselves. With Christmas just around the corner, let's come together to make a difference in their lives. You

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Aleeza Masih, a resilient 7-year-old survivor of the brutal terrorist attack on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta during advent 2017 (click here), is not only alive but thriving, thanks to the intervention of the British Asian Christian As

Pasrur, Sialkot: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In the early hours of the morning, tragedy befell the Talvandi Anayat Khan Bajwa community in Pasrur, Sialkot, when 20-year-old Farhan ul Qamar (20 yrs), an aspiring medical student and devout Christian, was brutally murdered in his own ho

Liverpool: With due humble submission I am writing this on behalf of Christians’ True Spirit (CTS) United Kingdom I want to urge your attention towards the incident happened in front of me on 25/10/2023. One of my family friend Mrs. Parveen neighbourhood of London called me to help a Pakist

London: (Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The roundtable meetings, bring together civil society with FCDO colleagues from the Pakistan Desk and posted in Pakistan to share concerns about the Freedom of Religion and Belief situation there.

The meeting was held at the Foreign, Commonw

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) BACA, a leading charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, continues its unwavering commitment to the well-being of Suleman (15 yrs), Sonia (12 yrs), and Poonam (10 yrs), who tragically lost their parents who were raped, tortured and burn

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The Greater London Authority (GLA) declared a staggering increase of over 1700 rough sleepers in 2023 compared to the same period last year, highlighting the severe toll of the cost of living crisis on Londoners (click here). This alarming situatio

Srinagar, Kashmir: Voice for Peace and Justice  a non-political youth organization of Kashmir represented by people from different walks of life observed a 'black day' today at SKICC Srinagar to mark the 77th anniversary of tribal invasion of the Kashmir Valley by Pakistan army

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The monsoon season in July wreaked havoc in the Sindh region this year, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While the intensity was less severe than the previous year, the rainfall from July 19th to 24th caused significant damage to crops,

Pakistan: In a historic development, Kiran Bibi and Shaukat, a Christian couple embroiled in a contentious blasphemy case, were granted bail on October 18, 2023. This decision was made following a hearing presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Mian Shahid Javed, despite Ayesha Tufail, Assista

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In the early days of August, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) stepped forward to provide essential food aid to several Christian families residing at Khwaja Stop in Sindh. These families, grappling with the aftermath of work loss caus

Pakistan: In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Adeeba Amjad, a young Christian female teacher abducted on May 16, 2023, from her home in Pak Colony, Lassi Road, Hub, Baluchistan, remains separated from her family due to a biased court decision, despite her fervent desire to return. This situation

Islamabad: In a landmark verdict, Judge Azam Khan of the Islamabad Session Court handed down a 25-year prison sentence to Muhammad Shahzad, also known as Shani, for the murder of Sonia Allah Rakha, a 24-year-old Christian woman. The tragic incident occurred in 2020 when Shani, a Muslim man, fatal

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) The Greater London Authority (GLA) declared a staggering increase of over 1700 rough sleepers in 2023 compared to the same period last year, highlighting the severe toll of the cost of living crisis on Londoners (click here). This alarming situatio

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a disturbing incident in Asad Town, Jaranwala, Pakistan, a group of hostile individuals targeted two Christians, subjecting them to violent assault.

The aggressors, using derogatory language, insulted a young Christian en route to coll

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In the quiet town of Kala Gujran, Jhelum, a horrific incident unfolded on September 23, 2023, that shook the community to its core.

Persis Masih, a 16-year-old Christian girl, was abducted by a gang of three Muslim men while on her way to

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a shocking and deeply troubling turn of events, Pastor Aleazar  AKA Vicky, a dedicated religious leader, found himself at the center of a distressing episode that began with a harrowing attack and spiraled into a nightmarish ordeal of

Faisalabad (30 Sep 2023): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) welcomes the post-arrest bail of Pastor Eliezer alias Vicky with Johnson Masih and Gulfam Masih.

The Judicial Magistrate Faisalabad Nausheen Umair ordered on 30 September 2023 on the facts that police did not

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a gruesome incident that sent shockwaves through Dera Ghazi Minara, Sheikhupura, Punjab, a gang of armed robbers subjected two Christian women to sexual assault at gunpoint while keeping the men tied up and confined to a room.

This nig

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) In a nation where religious sensitivities often run high, Pakistan has been marred by a recurring issue – blasphemy allegations. These allegations, whether genuine or fabricated, have the power to disrupt lives and communities.

Rece

Jaranwala: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) rejects the police reports on Jaranwala’s blasphemy case with their new changed narratives.

Naveed Walter president Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) said that police have made the fake reports on Jaranwala’s blasphemy incidents

Lahore: (By Katherine Sapna) CTS cheerfully inform, Waheed Masih alias Muna, a resident of Safdarabad district Sheikhupra, was wrongfully accused of the crimes listed in Sections 365-B, 376(2), 109, 426 of the criminal code procedure. A case FIR 181/18 was filed against him in the police station

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and compassion, a protest was held in London to raise awareness about the ongoing persecution of Christians in India and Pakistan.

The event, organized by a coalition of individuals and organizati

Lahore: A new blasphemy case has been filed today against a Christian couple, Shaukat Masih and Kiran, residing on Millwali Street in Chaudhry Colony, Lahore.

 According to the First Information Report (FIR), the complainant Muhammad Tamoor reported that last night, while near the

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Aleeza Masih, a resilient 6-year-old survivor of a harrowing terrorist attack on a church in Quetta in 2017, has emerged as a symbol of courage and determination.

Despite losing her left leg and facing numerous medical challenges, Aleeza&

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) In a distressing incident that unfolded on the night of September 6th, the Christian community residing in Tandlianwala, District Faisalabad, was compelled to evacuate their homes due to imminent threats from a portion of the Muslim population.

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) Religious intolerance in Pakistan has reached alarming levels, with recent announcements made in local mosques driving the Christian community in Sheikhupura, Punjab, to flee their homes for their safety.

The situation has ignited concern

London: In a chilling and heart-wrenching incident that underscores the vulnerability of minority communities in Pakistan, Ahsan Masih, a disabled Christian farm worker in Faisalabad, was forcibly detained and subjected to extreme brutality by Muslim landlords, ultimately leading to his tragic de

Faisalabad: On September 3rd, a disturbing incident unfolded in Faisalabad, casting a spotlight on the vulnerability of religious minorities in the region. The target of this violence was none other than Presbyterian Pastor Eleazar Sindhu, also known as Vicky, who faced an attack for his decision

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) highly condemns the attack on Pastor Eliezer Sidhu alias Vicky after the Jaranwala (Faisalabad) Churches and Christians attacks over false blasphemy allegations.

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) is deeply concerned about the recent threat

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Christian communities throughout Pakistan, Pastor Alizer Sidhu (33 yrs), a devoted clergyman serving at the Presbyterian Church in Khunwana, Faisalabad, narrowly escaped a life-threatening att

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Manipur, India, is currently facing a grave crisis as escalating tensions have led to a series of horrifying incidents, targeting Kuki Christians in the region. Over the past 72 hours, continuous gun battles between Kukis and Meiteis have resulted

Pakistan: In the aftermath of the horrific assault on Christians in Jaranwala, a disturbing series of false blasphemy cases have emerged in Pakistan, casting a harsh light on the rampant abuse of blasphemy laws and the ensuing violence against minority communities. On August 25, 2023, a troubling

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Terrifying: The application for Islamic text and abuse of a local Pastor strike fear into local Christian community near Central Brooks Church, Saddar, Karachi.

Christians in Pakistan are facing heightened fear and concern following two a

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) In a heart-wrenching appeal, the representatives of beleaguered asylum seeker families in Thailand have raised urgent concerns regarding the education of their children.

Amidst their struggles and challenges, these families are calling up

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) Following the recent violent assault on more than 200 homes and 26 churches in Jaranwala, another disturbing episode has unfolded in which yet another blasphemy allegation has been leveled against Christians.

The alarming incident is comp

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet CHowdhry) Muslim mob of over 3000 with sticks beat Christians indiscriminately, loot their homes and then burn them down in Gujranwala after allegation of blasphemy.

In a powerful display of solidarity, South Asian Christians are coming together to

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a shocking incident that has left a Christian family traumatized, an altercation over the unlawful construction of shops on a parcel of communal land took a violent turn, resulting in severe injuries to a father and his two sons. The incident oc

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Sahiwal, Punjab – In the wake of the tragic mob attack in Jaranwala that left the Christian community devastated , yet another distressing episode has unfolded, deepening the worries and pains of Christians across Pakistan.

The inci

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Hundreds were fed every night at several locations as BACA volunteers worked tirelessly to serve beleaguered Christians of Jaranwala.

A shocking series of events has unfolded in Jaranwala, Pakistan, following allegations of the desecratio

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A powerful demonstration of unity and determination unfolded as more than 300 Pakistani Christians congregated outside the Pakistani High Commission in London to protest the devastating incidents that unfolded in Jaranwala, Pakistan. The protest, h

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A resolute and peaceful rally took place outside the Manchester Consulate General of Pakistan on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, at 4:00 PM. This event garnered substantial support from Pakistani Christians residing across the North-West, North-East, an

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Disturbing accounts of assaults on individuals, the plundering of state government police stations to seize weapons, and intentional acts of arson targeting residences, churches, theological colleges, and Christian educational institutions persiste

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a harrowing incident that highlights the vulnerability of minors, a seven-year-old Christian girl named Javeria Javed fell victim to a brutal rape in Cheechawatni, Punjab.  

Courageously, the young girl has now positively ide

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has issued the fact-findings report on Jaranwala incident, a tehsil of district Faisalabad, where Churches and Christians have been attacked on 16 August 2023.

HRFP report based on direct information and evidence through the fact-finding mi

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry) The extremist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik has posted a video depicting the recent destruction of Christian homes following an allegation of blasphemy, accompanied by threats to carry out acts of violence against those accused of blasphemy.

The video, originally

Jaranwala: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) strictly condemns the mob attacks on Christians and vandalizing the Churches over false blasphemy allegations in Jaranwala, a tehsil of district Faisalabad, Pakistan.

HRFP fact finding team rushed to the area and is working on the ground sin

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Muslim mob of over 3000 with sticks beat Christians indiscriminately, loot their homes and then burn them down in Gujranwala after allegation of blasphemy. A shocking series of events has unfolded in Jaranwala, Pakistan, following allegations of th

 Jaranwala, Pakistan – August 16, 2023: Faisalabad, Aug 16, 2023: Jaranwala is in chaos as accusations of blasphemy against Christian brothers, Raja Amir Saleem and Rocky Saleem, ignited violent protests. These protests escalated into assaults on three local churches and numerous Chris

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In Jaranwala, Pakistan, hundreds of Christian homes have been completely destroyed as a result of an incitement to violence originating from multiple mosques.

Tensions flared within the district following a recent accusation of blasphemy

Sialkot: There is a large population of Christians living in Sinema Basti area of ​​Tehsil Jaranwala of District Faisalabad

Where there are churches of different congregations apart from the Christian school, it was announced in the mosques in the morning that a Christian had desecrated

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) observed National Minority Day at the Vision Hall, Faisalabad and organized Demonstration later. The event conducted on the topic of coming "Elections 2023 & Minorities Inclusion; the Challenges and Recommendations".

The Polit

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a heartbreaking tale of perseverance and hope, a Christian community near Karachi faced an unfathomable ordeal when the homes they painstakingly rebuilt after a record-breaking flood in 2022 were once again razed to the ground by torrential rain

Sydney, Australia: An International Kashmir Conference was organized by ‘Australian Forum for Kashmir’ (AFK) & Consulate General Office Pakistan in Sydney on the occasion of 4th anniversary of siege of Kashmir by India.

 Mr. Rab Nawaz Co-Ordinator of Australian Foru

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A viral video depicting disturbing incidents of violence against Christian women from the Kuki Tribe in Manipur, India has sent shockwaves across India and the global community. Further Reports of sexual assault and the naked parading of women have

London: In a shocking display of religious intolerance, an unprovoked attack on a church in Peshawar has ignited concerns over communal harmony and respect for diverse faiths.

Gun shots were fired at a church by a Muslim mob and the Pastor of the church sustained an injury to his right

Srinagar: The Voice for Peace and Justice organized a one-day youth conference at Conference Hall GBHHS Duderhoma Kashmir on the topic of "Role of Youth towards Development of Naya Jammu and Kashmir."

A variety of Sufiyana music segments, cultural performances, and other event

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A Christian community in Pakistan is reeling from the devastating impact of flash floods that have struck the region from 19th July to 24th July 2023.

With over 159 lives lost, including many innocent children, the floods have caused sign

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Asma Bibi (28 yrs), a pregnant Christian mother of four, endured unimaginable horrors at the hands of her Muslim employers in Sialkot, Pakistan. Accused of stealing 1 million rupees, Asma was subjected to ten days of brutal torture in an attempt to

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry In a tragic turn of events, Yasmeen Bibi and her family find themselves trapped in the vicious cycle of bonded labor at a brick kiln near Lahore. What started as a loan borrowed for her daughter’s marriage has plunged them into an abyss of deb

Islamabad: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the death threats and registration of a criminal complaint against Daily Huamawam resident editor Badar Zaman in the Swat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

On July 1, Zaman published a story about the alleged illegal commiss

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the attack on Jamil Masih & family and demands for their protections and justice.

The attack occurred on Jamil Masih aged 58 and family on 2 May 2023 in village Chak 269 of district Toba Tek Singh. During attack Jamil Masih wa

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) Italy’s  first Forum on religious freedom, organized with a focus on the Christian minority in Pakistan, witnessed an impactful gathering of distinguished speakers and advocates. The event, held on Thursday July 13th, brought togeth

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) Pakistani Christian Boy Faces Blasphemy Charges: Injustice Under Draconian Laws

In a distressing turn of events, a young Christian named Zaki Masih (22 yrs), residing in Sargodha, Pakistan, has been booked under the country’s dracon

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry) On June 6th a massive explosion destroved the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine unleashing a flood that has devastated thousands of lives (click here).

The dam was under the control of the Russian military, which had seized it in the early days of

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry)) Kairos Forum a Catholic organisation that helps and celebrates those who experience disability, hosted a series of events to introduce people to Edith Stein, the great Judeo-Catholic saint whose life and teachings offer the perfect example of how

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A horrifying video that emerged on July 19, 2023, has sent shockwaves through India, exposing the brutal realities of religious and ethnic tensions in the state of Manipur.

The distressing footage depicts the gruesome assault on two Chris

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In a harrowing incident that highlights the vulnerability of minors, a seven-year-old Christian girl named Javeria Javed fell victim to a brutal rape in Cheechawatni, Punjab.

The perpetrator, Muhammad Shameer, a Muslim individual, forced

In Pakistan, the blasphemy law of 295C has become a symbol of fear for minorites . because this law has always been used against religious minorities even though minorities cannot be guilty of blasphemy.

The blasphemy law is a very strict law which is non-bailable and punishable by deat

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Muslim extremists have painted a toilet in the colours of Swedish Flag to offend swedes and Christians. An incident of hate-messaging has triggered outrage and dismay amongst Christians in Pakistan. The cause of this was a video that recently went

Pakistan: In the midst of the prevailing atmosphere of hate speech, instigation of violence and tensions, the  people of Lahore witnessed the urge for religious and sectarian tolerance, respect and harmony during an Interfaith Peaceful Rally of Rwadari Tehreek Pakistan held on July 17,

London: (By Nasir Saeed) Another blasphemy incident has occurred in the district of Sargodha, Chak no 50, Mariam Town, early morning on July 16th, sending shockwaves throughout the country. This disturbing incident has ignited unrest in the area, leaving Christians deeply concerned for their safe

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) An American donor approached us to send Bibles to a Pastor in Pakistan who did not know where to buy them. Through his donation, we were able to send 10 Bibles to Pastor Azeem Masih (37 yrs), in Raiwind to give to the congregation that he preaches

Washington, D.C: To debate, deliberate and discuss the progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , United Nations, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) convened a meeting on Monday, July 10, 2023 at UN headquarters in New York. The forum will meet for next 10 days. Ambassador Lachezara Sto

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) In late 2019, teenager Hannah Chowdhry initiated the Meals for the Needy project at Clementswood Community centre. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns the centre was feeding 65 people a day and receiving national recognition, including a BB

Washington, D.C: “Currently there is religious persecution going on in Kashmir and this incident does not come as a surprise. During my recent visit when I landed in the capital Srinagar, it had appearances of Hindu holy city. Hundreds of thousands of Hindu pilgrims are being pumped in unde

Faisalabad: 

Chairman

Balochistan Textbook Board

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board

Sindh Textbook Board

Punjab Curriculum And Textbook Board

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 London: In the aftermath of the regrettable Quran desecration incident in Sweden, the Christian community in Pakistan is appealing for international prayers, as they face increased threats to their churches and settlements.

 Several Islamic groups continue to protest against

Lahore, Pakistan: A 40-year-old Christian woman, Shazia Imran, from Mehar Town, Lahore, was brutally murdered, and her body was burned with acid.

 The heinous crime was reportedly committed by a Muslim man who had been pressuring her to convert to Islam and marry him.

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Srinagar: Kashmir valley's biggest Football extravaganza "Kashmir Mega Football" is back with it's 9th edition, kickstarted at TRC's Synthetic turf in capital city Srinagar.

The grand event was inaugurated by Ms Nuzhat Gull, Secretary J&K sports Council in pres

Lahore: (By Dr. Emmanuel Adil Ghouri) The heinous crime was reportedly committed by a Muslim man who had been pressuring her to convert to Islam and marry him. According to Shazia's brother, Zafar Masih, his sister had been working at the Lums University in Lahore for the past year and a half

 Washington: “The United Nations, General Assembly held its 77th session this week ‘on the responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity’. However, the United Nations has miserable failed in achieving any

With the recent re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkey has escalated its attacks on Kurdish-held regions of north and northeast Syria. Erdogan’s animosity toward the Syrian Kurds has not abated. It became evident when Turkish authorities that control parts of northwestern Syri

Washington, D.C: In a display of protest against Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, digital advertising trucks sponsored by the World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) circulated around the Capitol Hill and the White House, besides across other federal buildings and foreign embassies. The tr

 Pakistan: Mumtaz Masih, the father of young a Christian woman, Samreen, who escaped a rape attempt by a Muslim employee of the local hotel has been accused in a false case of theft.

Samreen said that she worked as a domestic servant at Basti Rehan Pure, Kabir Wala, Khanewal.

Dhaka:; (By William Gomes)  Once seen as a crucial tool in Bangladesh's drive towards digitalization, the Digital Security Act (DSA) of 2018 now faces increasing scrutiny. Initially hailed for safeguarding the nation's digital sphere, it has instead spawned a chilling narrative

Washington, D.C.: “Under the latest onslaught the Occupied Jammu & Kashmir is being converted from UN-declared conflict zone into a full-fledged settler-colony of the Indian fascist Hindu Rashtra. The largest foreign occupation since the 1947, Kashmir remains the largest disenfranchised

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A Catholic mission school in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was targeted in a terror attack on Tuesday 16th May.  

A police constable who was protecting a school bus with primary aged girls, began firing shots at the students. During

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) British Asian Christian Association is embarking on a new poverty reduction programme in Pakistan to assist rural Pakistanis. Our solar panel distribution will bring light and power to families struggling with rising energy costs and the debilitati

India: (By William Gomes) An Indian nun and her mother have been arrested in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, following allegations of religious conversion, a violation of local anti-conversion laws. Sister Bibha Kerketta of the Daughters of St. Anne congregation, her mother, and three o

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) British Asian Christian Association is embarking on a new poverty reduction programme in Pakistan to assist rural Pakistanis. Our solar panel distribution will bring light and power to families struggling with rising energy costs and the debilitati

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) demands to repeal the blasphemy laws and to stop the practices of victimizations in Pakistan.

The registered either imprisoned or not has reached around 3000 while the non-registered cases are more and both categories are most scary, have r

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) On 27th and 28th May 2023, the former Big Church Day Out event held it’s first event under the new branding of Big Church Festival.

The event is reaching epic proportions with numbers exceeding 35,000 people, and it’s still gr

 Sri Nagar: The members of the KDC board express deep concerns over the politically motivated developments on Muhammad Yasin Malik's illegal incarceration in Tihar jail. NIA has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to convert life imprisonment into the death penalty for a concocted &l

Washington, DC: The Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) and In Defense of Christians (IDC) have announced an official partnership. On June 1, at IRD’s Washington, DC headquarters, IRD president Mark Tooley and IDC president Andrew Doran signed a memorandum of understanding, which offi

PHILADELPHIA: The Middle East Forum has released a policy paper challenging Israel's passive "mow the lawn" Gaza policy, instead presenting a path toward Israel Victory. Brigadier General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser is former head of the Israel Defense Force's Research Division and

Ganderbal, Kashmir. Reviving the cultural diversity and communal Brotherhood of 'Kashur Batta-Musalmaan' legacy, Social Voluntary Organization "Voice for Peace & Justice" organised colourful Welcome and cultural bonding ceremony at Mata Kheerbhavani Temple here in Ganderbal

 Washington, DC: “On behalf of the people of Kashmir, we American citizens of Kashmiri origin offer you our sincerest congratulations on your re-election as the President of Republic of Turkiye. It is indeed a historic and momentous occasion for the Turkiye Justice and Development Part

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A gang of Muslim sexual predators in Mandiyala Wariach, Gujranwala forcefully entered a Christian marriage reception. Whilst in the Church courtyard the men harassed young boys and girls who were attending the reception, which eventually provoked a

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Ahsan Masih (18 yrs) a choir leader, shows the bruises received when a Muslim mob beat a Christian community after some of their men were stopped harassing women. A Christian man was beaten by several men whilst sitting in his shop. The attack occu

New York City: Kashmiri American diaspora held a peaceful protest in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York city to convey to G20 countries including the United Nations that holding a G20 meeting in disputed territory of Kashmir is meant to engineer a façade of normalcy in Ka

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Two Christian boys, one of them a minor, have been arrested and charged with blasphemy after a police officer alleged they  had named a puppy Muhammed Ali and were laughing about it.

“The boys were booked under Section 295

 Pakistan: On May 19, the judicial magistrate cantt, Lahore, sent two Christian teenagers, Simon Nadeem, 12, and Adil Baber, 18, to jail on judicial remand, after they were charged under the blasphemy law section 295-C. 

 Both boys were charged and arrested by the police

London: Hannah meets Prince Edward during a celebration event for achievers of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Hannah Chowdhry a volunteer with British Asian Christian Association, received a Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Gold Award last year.

On 15th May she was invited to a party on the

PakPattan: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) welcomes the grant of post arrest bails to Christian Woman Musarrat Bibi and Muslim man Muhammad Sarmad by local court of Arifwala, PakPattan in province Punjab, Pakistan.

Both were charged with blasphemy under 295B of PPC for alleging the b

Dhaka, Bangladesh: Renowned Bangladeshi author William Gomes is potentially facing charges under Section 21 of the Digital Security Act 2018, linked to his authorship of a contentious poem and his critique of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal in an interview given to ABC Radio. If co

Washington, DC: The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) rented digital advertising truck -- exhibiting striking messages about G20 meeting in Indian occupied Kashmir and demanding member countries to persuade India to abide by her pledge and give the people of Kashmir the right to self-determina

Washington DC: (By Ahmar Mustikhan) After subjecting blacks to slavery for 256 plus years and then segregation for more than a century plus lynching, that continues to this day, some whites insult blacks and call it freedom of speech. The gay Triangle Club in Washington DC subjected me to blatant

London: (By Juliet Chowdhry) Hannah Chowdhry from [Chigwell will celebrate achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award in Buckingham Palace Garden, hosted by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in his first celebrations as Patron of the DofE charity.

Hannah, (19 yrs), will join thou

PakPattan: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the blasphemy charges on Christian woman Musarrat bibi along with Muslim man, Muhammad Sarmad in tehsil Arif Wala of district PakPattan (Punjab), Pakistan.  Both alleged to burn the Quran's pages in the school where Musarrat Bi

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Ilford South MP joins Christian Charity in serving food and drink to over 40 local homeless people in Redbridge. MP Sam Tarry used the time to encourage Redbridge’s most deprived residents and chose the time to celebrate the Coronation of HRH

Baluchistan: (By Ahmar Mustikhan) Governor Abdul Wali Kakar says weak decisions of Pakistan courts has contributed to the rise in the number of honor killing. Women have not even been considered as humans in Pakistan for the last 75 years and this might continue unless social attitudes towards wo

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) An Islamic cleric was lynched by a mob after comparing a political candidate Saeed Khan, to Muhammed. The violence began when the cleric stated that Mr Khan was as pious as Muhammed during a political rally, he was punched on stage and fell at whic

Faisalabad: Naveed Walter a renowned Human Rights Defender (HRD) and president of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) received Bishop John Joseph award as a mark of recognition on the occasion of 25th death anniversary of Bishop John Joseph by Catholic Church of Pakistan.

Bishop Indrias

 Punjab, Pakistan: A teenage Catholic girl named Sehar was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home in Okaro, Punjab. The First Information Report (FIR) is registered against three Muslim men, and police are continuing to search for them and to recover the girl.

  13 year old

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Sikander William recovers at home supported by his family. However, there is still a very severe threat to his life. A Christian man experienced a public beating when he eloped and married a Muslim woman, after they fell in love.

To get m

 Islamabad: (PPF) The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has announced that the 2023 Press Freedom Award has been conferred on slain journalist Arshad Sharif.

 Arshad Sharif's experiences as a journalist in Pakistan were fraught with difficulties, including harassment and leg

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Offensive language that disparaged Allah and Muhammad are said to have been spoken in an angry tirade with employees. The offence is said to have been committed while Muslims gathered to say prayers during Ramadan. The Chinese supervisor allegedly

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A Christian man in Allumahar, Sialkot was beaten and insulted before his village, after he accepted Islam and then returned to Christianity after marrying a woman.

The video shared violent footage of a Muslim man shouting and beating a ma

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A petty dispatcher and a gardener working at a girls school in  Arif Wala, Pakpattan have been booked under the draconian blasphemy laws of Pakistan.

Musarat Bibi and Muhammad Sarman cleared out a school cupboard and burnt scrap

Arifwala, Punjab: On 15 April, 2023, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against two people working in Government girls’ higher secondary school, EB 66, Arifwala, Punjab.

According to the FIR , sub inspector police, Abid Hussain received a call from Ka

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A Christian farmer was shot dead in Okara Pakistan, after asking 3 Muslim men to stop eating and wasting his fruit.   Read full account (here)

Renala Khurd Police have identified the killers, but have only been able to arre

Washington, D.C: The Kashmir Diaspora Coalition (KDC) and its international affiliate organizations----World Kashmir Awareness Forum, Washington DC; Kashmir House Istanbul; Kashmir Civitas, Canada; World Kashmir Freedom Movement, London; Tehreek-Kashmir, UK and EU and Kashmir Campaign Global, Lon

Srinagar: Non government organization, “Voice For Peace & Justice” working on the revival of Sufism in Kashmir to eradicate the increasing social evils and crime from the society, Saturday organized a day long Naat and Seerat Conference. Leading religious scholars of Jammu and Kas

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The killing of four unlinked minority individuals in Pakistan during the Islamic festival of  Ramadan, may be a sign of increasing hostility towards non-Muslims in the country.

Dr. Birbal a Hindu from Karachi,  Sardar

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)  The recent 2021 Census of England and Wales declared a large reduction in the number of people who identify as Christians in the UK, a figure that is said to have now illustrated Christianity is a minority faith. 

Though t

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Saif-Ul-Malook gently advises Nawab Bibi of the current state of Zafar Bhatti's blasphemy case. Hopes for the release of Pakistan’s longest serving blasphemy prisoner ever have risen, despite what seems like intentional court delays.

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Over 50 needy people received hot meals, other food and bibles during our distribution on Saturday 8th April. 

Many other regular food charities stopped serving during this period but we have served on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday an

 Washington, DC: World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) organized an Iftaar dinner to express its appreciation to the brethren of Azad Kashmir ancestry, Pakistani Americans and friends of Kashmir for their continued support. The board has experienced their dedication, commitment, and generosit

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Pak-Christians are fearing the new year celebrations in Thailand named Songkran, an internationally known water festival.

Fears are based on the pickpocketing, water damage to phones and arrests of asylum-seekers and refugees in Thailand,

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) British Asian Christian Association has been surprised at the lackadaisical response from the MET and Essex Police, in response to a Muslim man who threatened to urinate on the Bible in a public place in the UK.

The reaction seems to be i

Faisalabad:  Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the harassments, attack on the daughters of Nasreen bibi and gun firing on Saira, one of them. HRFP demanding for the protection of victims and to bring the culprits to justice. 

On 26 February 2023 evening Nasreen

Washington DC: (By Ahmmar Mustikhan) Under federal law a non-citizen cannot be appointed to a position for which a qualified U.S citizen is available. Ovais Tohid was initially poised to become chief of Urdu service but is now an advisor

A woman journalist, originally from Pakistan&rsqu

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Ruth Pfau, was a German nun who devoted her life to combatting leprosy in Pakistan.

She went to Karachi in 1960 and spent over half a century taking care of some of the country’s sickest and poorest people.

Dr Ruth Pfau, i

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) welcomes the local court orders to police for Hoorab Basharat safe returns to home from Dar-Ul-Aman, a women shelter. 

Hoorab, a Christian girl, aged 12 resident of district Faisalabad, Pakistan was in Dar-Ul-Aman from 17 February, 202

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A former illiterate Christian orphan – the only surviving member of his family, after his 10 year old brother Badil Masih was sodomized and killed by Muslim employers, is showing good progress in his education.   

Soo

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) War rages on between Russia and Ukraine which passed beyond a year’s duration since the invasion on February 24th 2022.

British Asian Christian Association has been providing aid to Ukrainians in Odessa since the outset of the war v

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) British Asian Christian Association, has noticed a surge in visitors to our ‘Meals for the Needy’ project based at Clementswood Community Centre in Ilford.

To help struggling families to cope with the economy and our regular h

Pakistan: (By Ahmar Mustikhan) This year at least 50 people, mostly women, have been killed in the name of honor in feudal dominated Sindh province. Just saying hello to member of the opposite sex may get the man, woman killed.

Winners of Zaratoon Faqir Muhammad Durra Khan Award: Umm-I-

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry. And Juliet Chowdhry) We are happy to announce that she has now had the new leg cast and it was fitted on 19th February 2023.  Aleeza and is displaying great mobility again and we share a video below.  We thank all donors that contributed to this wo

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Christmas is the time when children across the world receive gifts and the custom in Pakistan is for them to be gifted new clothes and shoes, usually from their parents.

BACA has always been deeply concerned about the needs of the childre

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) New statutory guidance on the recording of so-called non-crime hate incidents will ensure police prioritise freedom of expression, the Home Secretary has announced.

Under a new draft code of practice laid before Parliament today, the poli

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The disfigured remains of a Christian child were found in a playground, in the area of Khaliq Nagar,  Lahore, on Sunday.

Forensic examination of the remains has led investigators to believe the child was sodomized, killed and hi

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A shocked teenager has joined many voices in condemning the recent death threats to 4 school boys suspended from a West Yorkshire school, for allegedly desecrating the Koran.

The boys faced death threats and in a video shared by the Daily

New York: Today, (March 10, 2023) the United Nations observed the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia. It was chaired by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, as the Chair of OIC and addressed among others by Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Csaba Kőrösi, the Presi

Faisalabad:  Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) observed International Women's Day under the UN theme of “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” and the Minority Women issues. This year the minority women and youth belonging to different fields of lives

 Pakistan: (PPF) As the world observes International Women’s Day, Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) calls attention to the attacks, harassment and abuse that women journalists in Pakistan face and urges the need for tackling such attacks on women in the media. The safety — both phy

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A Pakistani Christian student achieved her Duke of Edinburgh scheme (click here), Gold Award at 18 Y/O despite the pandemic lockdown preventing many from achieving their goal.

Initially, Hannah Chowdhry (19 yrs) set her heart on simply ac

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) On Saturday 11th February, At St James Church in Alperton, Reverend Amelia Jacob launched the release of her book ‘The Priest from Pakistan,’ an account of her journey of faith.

The event was presided over by Rev’d Ali T

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)  We share an account of the remarkable life of Esther John who was chosen to represent South Asian Christians amongst the Ten Modern Day Martyrs, above Westminster Abbey’s Great West Door.  These ten statues represent Chri

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A video that was shared on Tick Tok by an Islamist who threatened to urinate on a Bible in a public place, has caused a lot of hurt amongst Christians.

The video began to be shared virally across social media especially after Matthew Sule

Police fled from the station. On duty police officials have been suspended. The prime minister and authorities' notices and ordered for inquiry. 

Few videos of the incident are viral on social media that showed how the mob attacked and accused being dragged to roads and killed.

London;   (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) A mob of hundreds estimated at 800 Muslims stormed a police station in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province.The mob managed to snatch a blasphemy suspect from his cell and take him outside  of a police station, where

London: (Hannah Chowdry and Juliet Chowdhry) A young Christian woman of only 19 years of age had acid thrown onto her face in response to rejection of the romantic advances of a Muslim man.

The young nurse was being harassed by her Muslim neighbour for several years and

Faisalaba: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) demands for the recovery of another abductedChristian girl Hoorab Basharat aged 12 resident of chak 7 in district Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Hoorab Basharat was kidnapped and converted to Islam on 28 December 2022 by a nearby Muslim shopkeeper Mu

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) Four Occultists have been charged  for the ritual killing of Diya Bheel, a mother of five who was gang-raped, skinned and beheaded on Boxing Day 2022, in Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan.

Amongst those charged with the crime is her own

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry ad Juliet Chowdhry) A rampant crowd of Muslim students destroyed college property after a teacher was accused of blasphemithe companions of MuIn video footage obtained from Facebook, students can be seen destroying school buses, chairs, marching through college propert

London:  (By Hannah  Chowdhry an Juliet  chowdhry) In December 2022, the Royal Thai Government began their first national immigration crackdown since the COVID-19 pandemic.  As Pakistani Christians are the largest asylum seeker community in the country they

London: (By Hannah Chowdry and Juliet Chowdry( A Christian apologist named Matthew Suleman from Pakistan has recently shared a detestable video on Facebook, in which a Muslim man states that he will urinate on the Christian Bible at a major junction in the UK.  

In the same vi

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet chowdhry) The National Assembly of Pakistan have ratified the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act 2023 at session on 17th January 2023.

The new laws now enhance the minimum punishment for those who insult the companions, wives and family members of Muham

LONDON: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry) The patriarch was shot dead before his family, after he asked the trespassers on his orchard to stop stealing fruit.

After shooting the farmer the men threatened the frightened Christian family with death if they told the police, then lau

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)  Saleem while he threatened Samina Mushtaq taken as screenshot from video

A Christian widow who heads the Immediate Clearance Group (ICG), cargo-crew security team at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, for Pakistan’s C

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chodhry) Islamabad’s Capital Development Authority demolished 115 houses of Christian Slum dwellers, but left Muslim homes standing.

The demolition took place, despite Islamabad High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan having previously r

London: (By Hannah Chowdhryand Juuliet Chowdhry)  he people of Odessa and other cities in Ukraine were plunged into darkness from 11th December, after a large scale Russian drone attack targeted energy infrastructure.  This left 1.5 million people without electricity. &nb

London:  (By Hannah Chowdhry and. Juliet Chowdhry) Four Occultists have been charged  for the ritual killing of Diya Bheel, a mother of five who was gang-raped, skinned and beheaded on Boxing Day 2022, in Sanghar, Sindh, Pakistan.

All four suspects have been remanded

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)The attack on Bethel Memorial Methodist Church during a nativity service, killed 9 people. The attack would have been more devastating had it not been for the bravery of volunteer Christian security officers (click here).

Aleeza Masih lost

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) urged the authorities to take quick action against threatening for fake blasphemy charges to Christian female officer Samina Mushtaq at Karachi Airport during performing the duties; the accuser must be apprehended and prosecuted and provide immediate

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry and Juliet Chowdhry)A widow of 42, with five young children was gang-raped by five men before they killed her, skinned her alive, chopped of her breasts and beheaded her for good measure.

The horrific sexual violence took place in Sindh Pakistan, where here m