In a distressing incident that occurred on September 18, 2023, at 8 am in the early morning, a group of Muslim men entered the fields of the Christian community in the village of Hari Haar, wielding sticks, pistols, and iron rods. Their target: the innocent Christian field workers who were present in the area at…
, The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has taken a significant step by adopting a recommendation to establish a National Coordination Committee within the Ministry of Human Rights. This committee would include representatives from all provinces and police departments to formulate standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effectively addressing issues causing suffering to minorities. During…
A new blasphemy case has been registered against a Christian couple, Shaukat Masih and Kiran, who reside on Millwali Street in Chaudhry Colony, Lahore. Consequently, they have been sent to jail. The couple was charged with blasphemy and subsequently arrested on September 8. They were then remanded to jail. On September 19, they appeared in…
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 Christian homes. The incident focusses around two Christian brothers, Raja Amir Saleem and Rocky…
Islamabad, Pakistan President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly on Wednesday, 9 August, on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marking the end of the assembly’s five-year term. While typically a general election would follow within 90 days, this year might see a delay. The Election Commission of Pakistan might opt for redistricting based…
In a shocking incident, the Lala Zarr Church in Peshawar was disrupted during a healing prayer meeting, and its pastor was violently assaulted by a group of local Muslim men. The incident occurred on 3rd August at approximately 7:30 pm. The fight began when a few men from the neighbouring area rushed into the church,…
On July 23, a delegation from the National Council for Interfaith Peace and Harmony Commission (NCFIPHC) arrived in Sargodha from Lahore, marking a significant step towards unity and peace. The delegation, comprised of local Muslim and Christian religious leaders, held a successful meeting that helped alleviate the tense atmosphere in Marriam Town, Sargodha. This tension…
Within a fortnight, another Christian man Zaki Masih of Sargodha, Pakistan, has been arrested on flimsy charges of blasphemy. According to the FIR No 684/23, a complaint was filed by Muhammad Awais from Chak No. 98, Sargodha, Punjab, at the Sadder Police station in Sargodha. The complaint alleges that Zaki Masih made derogatory comments about…
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. According to Shazia’s brother, Zafar Masih, his sister had been working at the…
A distraught Christian family from Wazirabad, Punjab has implored Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Chief Justice to intervene, following their daughter’s disappearance. Fouzia Bibi, the mother of 16-year-old Muskan, says that her daughter vanished from a local market on May 14th, raising fears of abduction. Despite lodging a First Information Report (FIR) with local police, Muskan’s…
