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,…
Lahore, June 7, 2024 – The Lahore police have arrested Jamila Jacob, a Christian woman, on charges of committing blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The arrest followed an FIR filed at the North Cantonment police station by Asif Ali, a local shopkeeper. According to the FIR, Asif Ali reported that at approximately 6:30 AM…
PCN – June 3, 2024: Nazir Masih, a victim of the alleged misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, has died from injuries sustained during a brutal mob attack. Masih, who was receiving treatment at the Military Hospital in Rawalpindi, was in critical condition following head surgery. Despite the dedicated efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to…
ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has called for the establishment of special courts to ensure swift justice in response to the desecration of copies of the Holy Quran and the attacks on Christian families in Sargodha. This recommendation was made during the CII’s 237th meeting, presided over by the Council’s Chairman, Dr. Muhammad…
Lahore – Shahid Masih, a 35-year-old Christian man, succumbed to his injuries on May 18, 2024, at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Shahid was brutally beaten by his employers after being accused of stealing goats. Despite his denial, Shahid’s employer and others inflicted severe injuries that ultimately led to his death. Shahid and his family had relocated…
