UK: On Thursday 19th February, I will be leading the UK RAAC Campaign Group during a crucial meeting at the Scottish Government’s headquarters at Atlantic Quay. Senior officials, including representatives from the Better Homes Division, will be present to discuss the ongoing Reinforced Auto

UK: For months, RAAC-affected homeowners in Aberdeen have been grappling not only with the risks to their safety but also with the challenges of engaging meaningfully with the council tasked with supporting them. Families living under the shadow of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) ro

Islamabad: (PPF) On February 18, the Supreme Court granted post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, ordering his release upon the submission of surety bonds worth Rs200,000. The bail order overturns a 21 January ruling by the

Gujranwala: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a false accusation of blasphemy against Sarwar Masih, a Christian resident of Gujranwala, allegedly used as a tool to facilitate unlawful land grabbing. HRFP is urgently calling on authorities to

GUJRANWALA: The Christian community in Pakistan continues to face serious challenges, as recent incidents in Gujranwala highlight the ongoing misuse of religion in personal disputes and the intimidation of vulnerable communities.

A Christian resident, Sarwar Masih, alleges that his home

February 19, 2026

To,

The Honorable

Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab

OPENLETTER

Subject: Request for Review of Punjab Local Government Act 2025

Respected Madam,

We, the undersigned, respectfully draw your att

Pakistan: In response to the deeply distressing case reported from the outskirts of Sheikhupura, where a minor Christian girl, Aneesha, has allegedly been abducted from her family in the village of Rattian Khurshid, serious concerns have once again been raised regarding the safety and protection

Pakistan: Across South Asia, false accusations of blasphemy—claims of insulting Prophet of Islam or desecrating the Quran—have become a lethal weapon. Innocent lives, including Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, are consumed by rumor, mob rage, and digital manipulation—often bef

Punjab, Pakistan: A series of violent attacks and systematic harassment targeting Christian communities in Punjab has raised alarm among human rights advocates, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. LEAD Ministries, which documents violence against Christians in Pakistan, has highli

Punjab, Pakistan: Afzal Masih, a devoted Catholic father of four, was murdered while travelling to a Marian pilgrimage in Mariamabad.

He was shot dead after confronting Muslim men who were harassing Christian women in his group.

Months later, his killers have been granted bail

Jarawater, Sindh: After installing a life-changing water pump for Christian and Hindu families in Jarawater, BACA has begun construction of a much-needed washroom.

For years, women endured danger and humiliation using open fields for sanitation. The new facility will restore dignity, sa

Lahore, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has warmly welcomed the Punjab government’s landmark decision to criminalize child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage for both boys and girls. This progressive move ensures that religious interpretations, including Islamic Shari

Faisalabad, Pakistan: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over the abduction, forced conversion, and forced marriage of 13-year-old Christian girl Sataish Maryam from Tehsil Chichawatni, District Sahiwal of Pakistan.

First Information Report (FIR) registered o

Karachi: The 17th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) hosted a full-house and thought-provoking session on digital wellness with the screening of the short film Screen Locked, followed by a stimulating panel discussion featuring prominent voices from the arts, academia, and public he

Pakistan: Construction has officially begun on BACA’s first safe house in Pakistan—a vital sanctuary for persecuted Christian families, including blasphemy victims and survivors of sexual violence. This milestone marks the transition from vision to action, with the ground floor now un