July 23, 2024 — President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act 2024 into law during a special ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. The Act raises the marriageable age for Christian men and women to eighteen years, amending Section 60 of the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, which previously set the ages…
A Christian father of four, Marshall, also known as Bunty, was murdered by two neighbouring Muslim men in the early hours of July 10. The incident occurred at Patiala House Race Course Kachi Abadi in Lahore. According to Yaqoob Masih, Marshall’s father, “Two Muslim boys, our neighbours Shani and Azam, entered our house from the…
On 9th July 2024 – The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2024. This amendment, introduced by Member of the National Assembly Naveed Amir Jeeva, raises the legal marriage age for Christians to 18 years for both boys and girls, aligning the Christian marriage law with the broader child protection…
A 14-year-old Christian girl, Alina, the daughter of Khalid Masih, a local sanitary worker, has been kidnapped by her Muslim neighbours. According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Khanna police station, Haider Ali and Vicky are the primary suspects. The victim’s family also suspects the involvement of Umar and Ali Shah, who…
A 17-year-old Christian youth, Sandeep Masih, son of Sabir Masih, was critically injured by gunfire in Jagowal village near Nowshera Virkan, Gujranwala. The incident, which occurred on July 1st, has highlighted the dire circumstances and discrimination faced by the Christian minority in the region. Nowshera Virkan, a town west of Gujranwala, is known for its…
Sahiwal, Pakistan (July 1, 2024) — In a controversial decision, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sahiwal has sentenced a Christian youth to death for allegedly circulating a blasphemous social media post that incited riots in Jaranwala. The judgment, announced on Monday, also includes a 22-year prison sentence and a fine of Rs1 million. The young…
Islamabad/Lahore, June 24, 2024 – In a significant legislative development, both the National Assembly and the Punjab Assembly have passed resolutions aimed at addressing the issue of mob lynching and enhancing the protection of minorities. The National Assembly approved its resolution on June 23, followed by the Punjab Assembly on June 24. These resolutions mark…
Laiba Sohail, an 11-year-old Christian girl abducted from her home in Faisalabad, Punjab, has drawn significant attention to the widespread violations of the Child Marriage Restraint Act and the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. Kidnapped on February 11, 2024, Laiba was forcibly converted to Islam and married off to her abductor. Her case underscores…
Sargodha, June 18, 2024 – In a controversial decision, the Special Anti-Terrorism Court of Sargodha granted bail to 52 suspects, including three individuals named in the First Information Report (FIR), in connection with the lynching of 74-year-old Nazir Masih Gill. This development has sparked widespread outrage among human rights activists and the Christian community, both…
An 18-year-old Christian youth, Waqas Masih, from Sanda, Lahore, was brutally killed by the Muslim factory owners where he worked. The factory owners falsely accused him of stealing a large sum of money. After Waqas had stopped going to the factory in hopes of finding a better job, his family claims he suffered severe violence,…
