10 Acquitted in Jaranwala Church Arson Case; Christian Leaders Express Deep Concern

In a significant development, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad acquitted 10 individuals accused of burning a church during the Jaranwala riots of August 2023. The verdict, delivered by ATC Judge Javed Iqbal Sheikh on Wednesday, cited insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution.deccanherald.com The acquitted individuals, including Ausaf Ali, his sons Shamoan and Saleem Ali,…

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15-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted in Wazirabad; Fears Mount Over Forced Conversion

A deeply alarming incident of alleged abduction and suspected forced conversion has surfaced in the city of Wazirabad, Punjab, where a 15-year-old Christian girl, Afia d/o Pervaiz Masih, has been missing since May 20, 2025. Her disappearance has sparked grave concerns among human rights organizations and minority communities. According to the First Information Report (FIR…

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Islamic Ideology Council Rejects Bill to Ban Child Marriage in Islamabad

In a controversial development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has rejected a newly passed bill aimed at banning child marriage in the Islamabad Capital Territory, calling the proposed legislation “un-Islamic” and contrary to Shariah principles. The decision has triggered concern among human rights activists, minority groups, and women’s rights advocates across the country. The…

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Pakistan Takes Historic Step to End Child Marriages in Capital

In a major legislative breakthrough, Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2024, which seeks to ban child marriages in the federal capital by setting 18 years as the minimum legal age for both boys and girls. The bill, introduced by MNA Sharmila Faruqui of the Pakistan People’s Party…

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Senate Approves Bill to Establish National Commission for Minorities — A Landmark Step Toward Protecting Minority Rights in Pakistan

In a significant move to safeguard the constitutional and human rights of Pakistan’s religious minorities, the Senate has passed the National Commission for Minorities Bill, 2025, paving the way for the formation of a permanent and empowered body to monitor violations and promote the rights of minority communities. According to the bill, the newly established…

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