Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association’s first safe house for persecuted Christians in Pakistan has reached a major construction milestone, with the reinforced roof slab completed and the building’s grey structure now fully finished. 

Designed as a secure refuge for victims of persecution, the facility incorporates double-brick walls, multiple security checkpoints, and strict confidentiality measures to protect vulnerable families. 

Construction has now entered its final phase, including plastering, flooring, electrical work, and the installation of essential security features such as steel gates and CCTV cameras. 

Once completed, the safe house will provide a vital sanctuary for Christians facing threats, violence, false accusations, and other forms of persecution across Pakistan. 

Built with Security at Its Core 

Unlike a conventional residential property, the safe house has been specifically designed with security as its primary purpose. 

The structure has been constructed using strong double-brick walls to provide enhanced protection for residents and staff. Multiple security checkpoints have also been incorporated throughout the building to help safeguard families seeking refuge and ensure effective monitoring of access within the facility. 

For security reasons, the exact location of the safe house will remain strictly confidential and will only be disclosed on a need-to-know basis. 

Every aspect of the project has been carefully planned to create a secure environment for victims of persecution who may need emergency accommodation while longer-term solutions are arranged. 

 Building a safe haven with security at its heart for Christians fleeing persecution. 

 Construction Progress 

Construction has progressed steadily throughout recent months despite some unavoidable delays. 

On 21st May 2026, the project’s architect visited the site to inspect the building work and ensure that all construction standards and safety measures were being properly implemented. 

At that stage, the double-brick walls had been completed and the building was ready for roofing. BACA had hoped to complete the roofing by the end of May; however, the Eid-ul-Adha holidays resulted in a temporary delay to the construction schedule. 

Despite this setback, work continued to move forward. 

By early June, the shuttering work had been completed, paving the way for the installation of steel reinforcement structures designed to provide additional strength and durability. Electrical conduits and fan boxes were also installed before the concrete slab was poured. 

A significant breakthrough came on 10th June 2026 when the reinforced roof slab was successfully cast, marking the completion of the building’s grey structure. 

Following nine days of curing and structural support, the shuttering was removed on 20th June, allowing the project to advance into its final construction phase. 

 The roof terrace is accessed via a staircase and will provide beneficiaries with a spacious open-air recreational area for relaxation.Construction progresses steadily as the safe house reaches another key milestone with the completion of its roof structure 

Entering the Final Stage 

With the structural work now complete, attention will turn to the finishing stages of the project. 

Upcoming work includes: 

Internal and external wall plastering 

Flooring installation 

Electrical finishing 

Doors and fittings 

Security enhancements 

Final preparation of accommodation areas 

Several critical security features still need to be installed before the safe house can become operational. 

These include: 

A secure steel entrance gate 

A second reinforced gate protecting the internal safe house area 

CCTV cameras monitoring both sides of the street outside the property 

Additional security infrastructure required to protect residents and staff 

These final measures are essential to ensuring the safe house can effectively serve families fleeing persecution and violence. 

A Refuge for the Persecuted 

The completion of this safe house represents far more than a construction project. 

It is the fulfilment of a long-held vision to provide immediate protection for some of Pakistan’s most vulnerable Christians when they have nowhere else to turn. 

Whether assisting families escaping false blasphemy accusations, victims of forced conversions, survivors of religiously motivated violence, or those facing credible threats to their safety, this facility will provide a secure place of refuge during their most desperate moments. 

The safe house stands as a testament to the compassion and generosity of BACA supporters whose donations have helped turn this vision into reality. 

Together, we are creating not just a building, but a sanctuary of hope, protection, and restoration for persecuted Christians. 

Juliet Chowdhry, Trustee of the British Asian Christian Association, said: 

“This safe house is a groundbreaking project and, to our knowledge, the first facility of its kind established specifically to protect persecuted Christians in Pakistan. From the very beginning, security has been at the heart of every design decision. We have carefully considered the realities faced by victims of religious persecution, including the risk of mob violence, vigilante attacks, and lynchings that can arise from false blasphemy allegations or targeted discrimination.” 

“The building incorporates multiple layers of security, including controlled access points, restrictions on the number of visitors permitted at any one time, reinforced entry systems, and technology that records and monitors those entering the premises. These measures are intended to protect both residents and staff while maintaining the confidentiality that is essential for the safety of those seeking refuge.” 

“For the first time, vulnerable women, children, families fleeing persecution, and victims of blasphemy accusations will have access to immediate emergency accommodation in a secure environment. This will allow BACA to move people out of danger without delay while we work to secure longer-term housing in Christian communities far from the area where the persecution occurred. Our goal is not simply to provide temporary shelter, but to give survivors the opportunity to rebuild their lives, recover from trauma, and start afresh with dignity, hope, and a renewed sense of security.”