HEAD LINE NEWS - 2026
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Clackmannanshire RAAC Homeowners Deliver Consensus — Institutions Must Now Deliver Action. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: Following recent discussions between the Council’s Strategic Director -Place, Kevin Wells, and Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, Mr Chowdhry was asked to engage with remaining homeowners to establish how many would be willing to proceed with voluntary acquisitions

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UK Government Confirms Consideration of RAAC Petition Ahead of Formal Response. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: Support our campaign crowdfund  (click here)  Or donate direct to the UK RAAC Campaign Group using these details: SC: 20-29-24 ACCT No: 03355349  



I have received a response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government following my correspondenc

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Christian Family’s Home Set Ablaze After Village Dispute in Faisalabad. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Faisalabad, Pakistan: A Christian family’s home was reportedly set on fire following a local dispute in Chak 437 G/B, Tehsil Samundri, according to community representatives and local sources.



Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of LEAD Ministries, reported that, as he came to know, the i

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Christian Teen’s Ordeal Exposes Domestic Worker Abuse in Lahore

Lahore: A deeply concerning case of alleged exploitation and unlawful confinement has emerged from Shahdara, Lahore, where an 18-year-old Christian girl, Saniya, was reportedly held in her employer’s home under restrictive conditions for eight months.



According to her mother, Salm

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Christian Youth Murdered as Threats, Abductions, and Forced Conversions Surge in Pakistan Following Controversial Court Ruling. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Punjab, Pakistan: A wave of violence, threats, and abductions targeting Christian communities across Punjab has raised alarm following a controversial Federal Constitutional Court ruling and related Sharia-based interpretations, sparking nationwide protests.



In Sheikhupura’s Bhatt

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Strengthening Partnerships to Support Vulnerable Pak-Christian Asylum Seekers: Meeting with IOM Bangkok. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

London: On 4th March 2026, representatives from the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) and United by Faith held a strategic online meeting via Zoom with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Bangkok office. The discussion focused on assessing IOM’s current operational c

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Trapped in Limbo: Pakistani Christian Asylum Seekers in Thailand Face Dwindling Hope. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

London: Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and detention. Increasingly, many within this community are expressing deep frustration after years of living in limbo. With lim

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Christian Worker Shot Dead Inside Punjab Assembly. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Lahore: On 27th February 2026, 29-year-old Christian sanitary worker Naveed Masih was brutally shot and killed while on duty at the Punjab Assembly (Punjab Assembly of Pakistan, provincial legislature Lahore) in Lahore.



Naveed, a government employee, had worked for five years at the Peo

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Christian Sanitary Worker Brutally Beaten for Requesting Road Cleanliness in Punjab. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Punjab, Pakistan: A Christian sanitary worker, Yousaf Masih, was brutally attacked for asking a cart owner not to throw garbage on the road. He suffered severe head and eye injuries, yet no action has been taken by the police. The attack exposes the serious risks faced by sanitation workers in Pu

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Restoring Dignity and Health: BACA Brings Water and Washroom Facilities to Jarawater, Sindh. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: The Christian and Hindu community of Jarawater, Sindh, has gained access to clean water and safe sanitation facilities thanks to BACA. After women and children faced long, unsafe journeys to collect contaminated water and struggled for privacy in open fields, BACA installed a water pump

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Christian leaders condemn decision of court on minor Christian girl marriage with Muslim

Sialkot (District Reporter) A crowded emergency press conference was held today at a local hotel in Sialkot by Christian political and social leaders. Addressing the press conference,



Pakistan Christian Awareness  Movement Chairman Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri said that the Federal Cons

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On PMTA campaign Government introduces Religious education for minorities in syllabus says Professor James Anjum

Faisalabad: Professor Anjum James Paul, Chairman of PMTA says that Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training And Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has approved the textbooks of Religious Education for Non-Muslim students under Notification No: PECTAA /C & C Unit/2026/767 Dated: 30.03.2026 w.e.f. the

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Legitimizing the Captor: How Pakistan’s Justice System Failed a Christian Minor. Report by Diam Qayyum

Pakistan: The legal battle of Shahbaz Masih v. Additional Session Judge, Lahore (F.C.P.L.A. No. 536/2025) is not just a simple story of a controversial final judgment; rather, it is a case study of its own kind where a poor family suffers just because the justice system of this country has been r

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HRFP Calls for Urgent Action to End Abductions of Minority Girls; Presents Three Case Studies!

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed serious concern over the rising number of cases involving the abduction, forced conversion, and forced marriage of minority girls. These incidents have been identified through HRFP’s REAT Helpline, referrals, and HRFP team’s

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Christians at Risk: Police Custodial Death and Underage Marriage Ruling Spark National and Global Concern. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Lahore, Punjab: Two deeply troubling incidents in Pakistan have sparked national and international concern, highlighting growing fears within the Christian community over safety, justice, and equal protection under the law.



Custodial Death Raises Serious Questions



A Christian

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Justice Demanded After the Brutal Murder of Christian Youth in Lahore. Report by Younaib Qayyum

Lahore, March 2026 — The city of Lahore has been shaken by the tragic and brutal killing of 25-year-old Saltiel Masih, a young Christian man whose life was cut short in a violent knife attack on March 13, 2026, in Bao Wala, Barki Road.



Saltiel Masih, son of Shoukat Masih, was atta

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Young Christian Labourer Allegedly Held in ‘Modern-Day Slavery’ at Lahore Brick Kiln

Lahore: A 22-year-old Christian labourer, Adil Masih, has allegedly been unlawfully detained and subjected to abuse at a brick kiln on Raiwind Road, in a case that highlights serious concerns about modern-day slavery, bonded labour, and weak law enforcement.



Adil, a married father of tw

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Adan Farhaj Honors Shahbaz Bhatti in Italian Parliament, Denounces Islamabad Evictions.

ROME, ITALY: In a powerful address to the Italian Parliament and Government representatives, Adan Farhaj, Director of International relations for Pakistani Christians in Italy, marked the 15th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti. Farhaj described the occasion as a "pellegrinaggio

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Islamabad Sanitary Worker Could Be Sentenced to Death in Blasphemy Case. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Islamabad, Pakistan:  Ishtiaq Saleem, a 34-year-old Christian father and sanitary worker from Islamabad, has been in custody since November 2022 and now faces the possibility of a death sentence over allegations linked to social media content. Advocates say his case highlights the growing mi

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Pakistan's “Screen Locked” Wins Award of Merit at USA’s Prestigious Best Shorts Competition, 2026

La Jolla, United States: The short film from Pakistan, Screen Locked, written, directed and co-produced by Khalid Hasan Khan with Alyy Khan, has been honoured with the prestigious Award of Merit in Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising at the Best Shorts Competition, 2026, an internationally re

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Christian Leaders Continue Struggle as Islamabad Evictions Threaten Thousands; LEAD Ministries Calls for Prayer

Islamabad, Pakistan: Christian leaders continue to struggle for a unified and effective response as thousands of families face eviction from informal settlements in Islamabad and reportedly surrounding areas. The deepening crisis has prompted urgent appeals from religious figures, including Imran

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Breakthrough for RAAC Families: Wilson and Hannah Chowdhry Win Early Support Concession from Aberdeen Council. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: On 5th March 2026, the UK RAAC Campaign Group held what should have been a pivotal and constructive meeting with senior officials from Aberdeen City Council. Representing affected families were Wilson Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry, who met with Stephen Booth and Gail Beattie.



At the

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RAAC Families Given Hope: Early Fund Release Could Be Considered and Council Confirms Legal and Surveyor Fees paid directly by council. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: Aberdeen City Council confirmed legal fees and RICS-qualified surveyor costs for homeowners will be covered and paid directly during the acquisition process - no paymnet burden on homeowners.



Officials acknowledged concerns over relocation funding and need for early release of acqui

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West Lothian: Chestnut Grove Homeowners Form New RAAC Action Group. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: Homeowners on Chestnut Grove have taken an important step in strengthening their collective voice by forming a new constituted residents’ group to represent their interests as discussions about the future of their RAAC-affected homes continue.



The meeting took place on 8 March

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The demolition of Christian settlements in Islamabad and the government's silence. By Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri

The federal capital city of Islamabad is a city that is called the mother of the unemployed. Educated and illiterate people from backward cities across the country come here in search of employment and then become residents here. Being the federal capital, there are wide job opportunities availab

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HRFP Urged for family Protection & Justice in the death of Christian Worker Marqas Masih!

Sargodha: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed deep concern over the death of a young Christian laborer, Marqas Masih, who was brutally harmed and killed while working under exploitative conditions at a rural farmhouse. The incident has renewed serious concerns about bonded labor, the

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Brutal Killing of Christian Youth in Lahore Sparks Outrage; One Suspect in Custody. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Lahore / Gujranwala: A Christian youth, Salati Masih, son of Shoukat Masih, was brutally murdered with iron rods and a knife in Bao Wala, Barki Road in Lahore on March 13, 2026, in an attack that has shocked the local community.



Police at Police Station C Division, Lahore, have register

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Thousands of Christians in Islamabad Face Eviction as Rights Groups Raise Alarm. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Islamabad, Pakistan: Thousands of Christian residents in Pakistan’s capital are facing the threat of sudden eviction after authorities ordered two long-standing settlements to be vacated within days, sparking protests and renewed concerns over the treatment of religious minorities in the co

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Missing and Feared Kidnapped: Kasur Family Pleads for Husband’s Safe Return Amid Rising Persecution. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

KOT RADHA KISHAN, Pakistan: Salmon Masih, a Christian father of four from Kechad Colony, Kot Radha Kishan, has been missing since Saturday, 7 March. He left home for work at 9 a.m. but never returned, leaving his family in deep fear and anguish. His wife has made a heartfelt appeal for his safe r

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In Defense of Christians Expresses Serious Concern Over the Ongoing Conflict in Lebanon and the Risk to the Christian Community

Washington, DC:  In Defense of Christians (IDC), America’s leading advocacy organization for Christians in the Middle East, expresses serious concern over the rapidly intensifying violence in Lebanon amid the expanding regional conflict involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah. The curren

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Targeted Violence and Extrajudicial Killings of Christians in Punjab, Pakistan. Report by Khalid Shahzad

Pakistan: This report serves as an urgent call to action regarding a series of brutal targeted killings and acts of extreme physical violence against the Christian minority in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Over the past 14 days, six Christian individuals have been murdered in various cities. M

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Mayor of Brampton Issues Proclamation Declaring a “Day of Remembrance and Action on Religious Freedom”

Canada: (By ICV) Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, issued an official proclamation on March 11, 2026, declaring a “Day of Remembrance and Action on Religious Freedom” to commemorate the martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti, who courageously gave his life defending human rights and promoting in

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HRFP Condolence Reference on the Passing of Courageous HRD Mr. Joseph Francis!

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) organized a Condolence Reference expresses profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the passing of renowned human rights defender Mr. Joseph Francis, a founding Director of CLAAS, Pakistan. His demise is an immense loss to the human rights commun

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Child in Danger, Community in Shock: Attempted Violence Against Christian Girl Sparks Alarm Over Persecution. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan: A deeply disturbing incident has shaken communities in the Sheikhupura District, where a 10‑year‑old Christian girl was reportedly targeted in a violent attack by a local man, identified as Muhammad Wasim Butt. The alleged assault occurred in Manawarabad, within the

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Shahbaz Bhatti Memorial Gala and Book Launch Raises Support for Persecuted Christians

Toronto, Canada: International Christian Voice (ICV) successfully hosted the Martyr Shahbaz Bhatti Memorial Fundraiser and Book Launch 2026 at the Toronto Grand Convention Centre, bringing together faith leaders, elected officials, human rights advocates, and community members in a powerful eveni

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Police Arrest Two Suspects in Marqas Masih Murder Case as Calls for Justice Intensify. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sargodha, Pakistan: Authorities have apprehended two suspects, Muhammad Mohsin and Basharat Kharl, in connection with the death of 20-year-old Christian labourer Marqas Masih, whose killing on March 4, 2026, has ignited widespread concern over the safety of religious minorities in Pakistan.

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Christian have right to protest on killing in Sargodha say leaders of CAM

Sialkot: (District Reporter) Christian Awareness Movement Central Chairman Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri and Central President Imran Shahzad Sahutra have said in a joint statement that it is the constitutional and legal right of Christians to protest against the killing of Markaus Masih by influential

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Rwadari Tehreek Pakistan Appeals for Worldwide Peace at Rwadari Interfaith Iftar Get-together

Lahore: Rwadari Tehreek Pakistan, organize the Annual Interfaith Iftar (breaking of the fast) on March 6, 2026 at the premises of National Council of Church LAHORE to share the blessings of Lent Season and Ramadan. The Interfaith Iftar was attended by scores of men and women from different faiths

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A Legacy of Love, Humanity, and Spiritual Unity in Sufism: Appreciation by Bishop Dr. Farhad S. Bhatti

Faisalabad: In a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and identities, there arise rare souls whose presence becomes a bridge between hearts. Sufi Masood Ahmed Saddiqui Lasani Sarkar  (Late) was one such luminous personality — a spiritual guide, humanitarian servant, and ambassador

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Italian Parliament to Honor Martyred Pakistani Minister Shahbaz Bhatti on 15th Anniversary. Report by Adan Farhaj

ROME, ITALY: On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Italian Parliament will host a high-profile commemorative event, "Builders of Peace – Remembering to Act," marking the 15th anniversary of the martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti. Bhatti, the former Pakistani Minister for Minority Affairs, was

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Christian Youth Murdered in Sargodha Highlights Systemic Abuse of Minorities in Pakistan by LEAD Ministries. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sargodha, Punjab: The brutal death of 20-year-old unmarried Christian man, Marqas Masih, occurred on 3 March 2026 and has sparked outrage, protests, and renewed fears over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. Masih, a resident of Markabad, Sargodha, was working in Chak No. 36 for

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Rwadari Tehreek Pakistan Hunger Strike calls to end Undemocratic Selection & Unfair System on the reserved seats in the Punjab Local Government Act 2025

Lahore, Pakistan: Rwadari Tehreek Pakistan staged a One-Day peaceful Hunger Strike on February 28, 2026 in front of the Lahore Press Club to protest the undemocratic, unfair and unjust selection system for reserved seats for minorities, women, labour and youth in the Punjab Local Government Act 2

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Christian Sanitary Worker Shot Dead in Lahore Assembly Hostel: Nation in Shock. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

LAHORE, Pakistan: Naveed Masih, a Christian sanitary worker employed at the Punjab Assembly, was found fatally shot inside the Members of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Hostel late Friday night, sending shockwaves across Pakistan. The killing has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society, human

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Sialkot Christian leaders meet press to discuss minority issues

Sialkot, Punjab: (District Reporter) - Renowned Christian journalist Samson Javed, Editor-in-Chief of the weekly Christian News Alert UK, is on a private visit to Pakistan today, during which he met with Christian political and social leaders and journalists in different cities.



He met

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Forced conversion of Christians in Pakistan. Report by Younaib Qayyum

Pancho Baig, Sheikhupura: In the small village of Pancho Baig, Kotla Sheikhupura lived Sharif Masih, who worked hard as a labourer to provide for his family. Five years ago, due to poverty, Sharif made a difficult decision. He sent his young son, Jameel Masih, now just 14 or 15 years old, to work

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Brutal Assault on Christian Sanitation Worker in Gujranwala: LEAD Ministries Demands Immediate Justice. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Gujranwala, Punjab: LEAD Ministries strongly condemns the brutal assault on Yousaf Masih, a Christian sanitation worker serving under the Suthra Punjab program, in the Francis Abad area of UC No. 69, Pasrur Road, Jandian Bagh Wala, Gujranwala, Punjab.



According to eyewitnesses, Yousaf M

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When Minors Are Targeted: LEAD Ministries Calls for Urgent Legal Safeguards to Protect Christian Youth. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Punjab, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has strongly condemned the alleged forced conversions of two Christian teenage boys in separate incidents in Punjab, describing the cases as serious violations of religious freedom, child protection laws, and fundamental human rights.



According to infor

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A Defining Moment for Scotland’s RAAC Homeowners – Meeting at Atlantic Quay. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: On Thursday 19th February, I will be leading the UK RAAC Campaign Group during a crucial meeting at the Scottish Government’s headquarters at Atlantic Quay. Senior officials, including representatives from the Better Homes Division, will be present to discuss the ongoing Reinforced Auto

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RAAC Homeowners in Aberdeen: Six Months of Frustration and the Fight for Safety. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: For months, RAAC-affected homeowners in Aberdeen have been grappling not only with the risks to their safety but also with the challenges of engaging meaningfully with the council tasked with supporting them. Families living under the shadow of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) ro

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Supreme Court grants post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in Peca case

Islamabad: (PPF) On February 18, the Supreme Court granted post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, ordering his release upon the submission of surety bonds worth Rs200,000. The bail order overturns a 21 January ruling by the

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HRFP Urges Immediate Protection for Christian Family Facing Blasphemy Allegation Threats in Land Dispute!

Gujranwala: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a false accusation of blasphemy against Sarwar Masih, a Christian resident of Gujranwala, allegedly used as a tool to facilitate unlawful land grabbing. HRFP is urgently calling on authorities to

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Christians Raise Concerns Over Alleged Land Grabbing and Misuse of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan. By LEAD Ministries

GUJRANWALA: The Christian community in Pakistan continues to face serious challenges, as recent incidents in Gujranwala highlight the ongoing misuse of religion in personal disputes and the intimidation of vulnerable communities.



A Christian resident, Sarwar Masih, alleges that his home

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Christians writes an Open Letter to CM Punjab to Review Punjab Local Government Act 2025.

February 19, 2026



To,



The Honorable



Maryam Nawaz Sharif



Chief Minister Punjab



OPENLETTER



Subject: Request for Review of Punjab Local Government Act 2025



Respected Madam,



We, the undersigned, respectfully draw your att

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A Cry for Justice: Protection for Minor Christian Girls Must Be Ensured in Practice, Not Only in Law by LEAD Ministries

Pakistan: In response to the deeply distressing case reported from the outskirts of Sheikhupura, where a minor Christian girl, Aneesha, has allegedly been abducted from her family in the village of Rattian Khurshid, serious concerns have once again been raised regarding the safety and protection

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Lives on Fire and Crying Are Unheard: Blasphemy’s Deadly Toll and a Voice for Protection. By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries

Pakistan: Across South Asia, false accusations of blasphemy—claims of insulting Prophet of Islam or desecrating the Quran—have become a lethal weapon. Innocent lives, including Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists, are consumed by rumor, mob rage, and digital manipulation—often bef

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Christians in Punjab Face Rising Violence: Three Recent Incidents Highlight Vulnerability. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Punjab, Pakistan: A series of violent attacks and systematic harassment targeting Christian communities in Punjab has raised alarm among human rights advocates, religious leaders, and civil society organizations. LEAD Ministries, which documents violence against Christians in Pakistan, has highli

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Martyred on a Pilgrimage: The Unfinished Quest for Justice for Afzal Masih. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Punjab, Pakistan: Afzal Masih, a devoted Catholic father of four, was murdered while travelling to a Marian pilgrimage in Mariamabad.



He was shot dead after confronting Muslim men who were harassing Christian women in his group.



Months later, his killers have been granted bail

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Construction of Washroom Begins After Clean Water Transforms Jarawater. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Jarawater, Sindh: After installing a life-changing water pump for Christian and Hindu families in Jarawater, BACA has begun construction of a much-needed washroom.



For years, women endured danger and humiliation using open fields for sanitation. The new facility will restore dignity, sa

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LEAD Ministries Applauds Punjab’s Historic Ban on Child Marriage. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Lahore, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has warmly welcomed the Punjab government’s landmark decision to criminalize child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage for both boys and girls. This progressive move ensures that religious interpretations, including Islamic Shari

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HRFP Demands Justice for Minor Christian Girl Sataish Maryam Amid Abduction, Forced Conversion & Court Ruling

Faisalabad, Pakistan: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over the abduction, forced conversion, and forced marriage of 13-year-old Christian girl Sataish Maryam from Tehsil Chichawatni, District Sahiwal of Pakistan.



First Information Report (FIR) registered o

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From Literacy to Post-Literacy: “Screen Locked” Reflects a Society in Digital Crisis

Karachi: The 17th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) hosted a full-house and thought-provoking session on digital wellness with the screening of the short film Screen Locked, followed by a stimulating panel discussion featuring prominent voices from the arts, academia, and public he

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Breaking Ground: BACA’s First Safe House in Pakistan Becomes a Reality. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: Construction has officially begun on BACA’s first safe house in Pakistan—a vital sanctuary for persecuted Christian families, including blasphemy victims and survivors of sexual violence. This milestone marks the transition from vision to action, with the ground floor now un

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Court Moves Forward in Sumaira George Case – Charges Framed Against Rapist Zohaib, Cohort’s Challenge Dismissed. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: Sumaira George with her mother, Nasreen George, and elder brother, Sahil Masih, standing together as they continue their fight for justice with the support of BACA.



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Rai Muhammad Naeem  Karal Court has dismissed the application filed by Nimra Shah, an accom

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Alleged Violence Against Christian Minors Raises Child Protection Concerns. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Gujranwala, Pakistan: Allegations of violence against two minor Christian brothers in Gujranwala have raised serious child protection and human rights concerns, highlighting the vulnerability of religious minority children in Pakistan.



According to the complaint filed by their father, t

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End the Abuse: Christian Laborers Brutally Tortured in Kasur Brick Kilns. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Kasur, Pakistan: In a deeply disturbing incident highlighting the ongoing plight of religious minorities in Pakistan, a Christian bonded labor family has reportedly been brutally tortured and threatened with death in the Village Pahlo area of Kasur District, Punjab.



Another Christian bo

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OIC Wants Definitive Settlement of Kashmir & Palestine in According With UN SC Resolutions: Ambassador Opeloyeru

New York: “It is apparent that war and conflicts pose greater challenges to socio-economic development. This is evident in the attendant loss of lives among the civilian population and the vulnerable segments, including women, children, youth and people living with disabilities, and the dis

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Christian Families Brutally Attacked in Pakistan Amid Worsening Religious Hatred. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Kasur, Punjab: Christian families in Pakistan continue to face violence, intimidation, and physical abuse amid worsening religious hatred, with two serious incidents reported this week in Kasur District, Punjab. Victims say they were targeted solely because of their Christian faith and were left

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Sardar Mushtaq Gill Condemns Islamabad Shia Mosque Attack, Warns Against Radicalization

Islamabad: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries, has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, calling for an end to misleading narratives about terrorism and urging decisive action to prevent radicalization.



Gill said, “Stop saying t

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Blessed Rosario Angelo Livatino: A Model for Politics, a Path to Holiness. Report by Adan Farhaj

London: in a press release its announced for registration for a Conference in Italia.



Dated: February 12



Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM



Location: Sala Nassirya, Piazza Madama, Senate of the Republic (Senato della Repubblica)



A conference dedicated to the fig

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Blasphemy Accusations Endanger Everyone, but Christians Suffer as a Whole Community

Islamabad: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries, has warned that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws continue to destroy lives and create a climate of fear and violence, affecting people of all faiths while disproportionately targeting Christians.



Gill noted that while Muslims, H

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Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court Hands Over 12-Year-Old Christian Girl to Muslim Husband; Decision Sparks Outcry. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Islamabad: The recent decision by Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) to allow a 12-year-old Christian girl, Maria Shahbaz, to remain with her alleged Muslim husband, Shehryar Ahmad, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups and faith-based organizations. Critics

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Standing Firm for Justice: A RAAC Update from Scotland to Westminster. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

UK:  Wilson Chowdhry and his daughter Hannah Chowdhry taking the lead in the first meeting with senior Aberdeen council officers, advocating for residents and demanding a fair deal. Photo taken outside Marischal College on 26th July 2024, before meeting with Stephen Booth, Chief Officer &nda

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Mercilessly Beaten and Abandoned: Christian Labourer Attacked by Employer. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Sialkot: A 24-year-old Christian farm worker with an intellectual disability was brutally beaten by his Muslim employer in Sialkot for arriving late to feed cattle.



The savage attack left him with severe head injuries, exposed wounds, and a fractured finger, rendering him unable to walk

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HRFP Demands Justice for Minor Christian Girl Shamaya Saleem After Heinous Assault

Faisalabad (January: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) strongly condemns the brutal sexual assault of a six-year-old Christian girl, Shamaya Saleem, in Chak No. 237 GB, Jaranwala, District Faisalabad. HRFP calls for swift justice, accountability of the perpetrators, and full protection for the v

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Four-Year Ordeal Ends: Pakistani Court Acquits Two Christian Nurses Falsely Accused of Blasphemy. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Faisalabad, Pakistan: A Pakistani court has acquitted two Christian nurses, Mariam Lal and Newosh Arooj, who spent more than four years living in fear after being falsely accused under the country’s notorious blasphemy laws. The district judge ruled that the complainant had failed to produc

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Historic Milestone: Wilson Chowdhry's UK RAAC Campaign Group Petition to be Presented in Parliament. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group is delighted to announce that our national petition calling for justice for RAAC-affected homeowners will be formally presented in Parliament. MP Brian Leishman has kindly agreed to present the petition during a parliamaccountability, and action.



Parliamen

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When “Community Empowerment” Fails the Community. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: For years, local democracy in Scotland has been inconsistent and, in some cases, completely inaccessible to residents. Whether you want to ask a question, submit a petition, or speak at a council meeting, your ability to engage often depends not on your right to be heard, but on where you liv

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Christian Worker Survives Attempted Burning in Bahawalpur; Authorities Arrest Alleged Perpetrator. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Bahawalpur, Punjab: A Christian worker narrowly escaped death in a shocking faith-based attack in Bahawalpur, Punjab, highlighting ongoing threats against religious minorities in Pakistan. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced by Christian laborers and the urgent need for protections

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URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS ALERT: 13-Year-Old Christian Girl Allegedly Abducted, Forcibly Converted, and Married Off in Sahiwal, Pakistan. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sahiwal, Pakistan: LEAD Ministries, a Christian advocacy organization, has learned of a shocking case of child abduction, forced religious conversion, and child marriage in Chak No. 47/12-L, Tehsil Chichawatni, District Sahiwal. A 13-year-old Christian girl was allegedly abducted, coerced into co

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Beaten and Humiliated: Abuse of Minor Christian Maid Exposes Systemic Persecution and Poverty in Punjab. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Punjab, Pakistan: An alleged incident involving the abuse of a 13-year-old Christian girl has once again drawn attention to the intersection of religious persecution, child labor, and poverty faced by minority communities in Pakistan.



According to local sources, the minor, identified as

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Teen Age Christian Girl kidnapped and converted to Islam

Pakistan: (By Staff Reporter)A tragic incident of kidnapping of a 13-year-old Christian girl has taken place in Chak No. 47/12-L, Tehsil Chicha Watani, Sahiwal District, in which the girl was allegedly forcibly converted to Islam.



The 13-year-old daughter was studying in the sixth grade

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Alleged Forced Conversion: Five Minor Muslim Girls Accused of Pressuring Hindu Teen in Moradabad By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, LEAD Ministries

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh — A troubling incident has reportedly come to light in Moradabad, India, where five minor Muslim girls allegedly pressured a 16-year-old Hindu classmate to wear a burqa and convert to Islam. The video reportedly went viral on social media, showing the accused girls

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Son of Christian Widow tortured by Muslim land Lords on refusal to work by force.

Sialkot, Pakistan:  (District Reporter) Bashiran Bibi, a Christian widow from Garha Kalan area of ​​Bamba Nawala Daska police station, requested legal assistance from the legal team of the Christian Awareness Movement, (Masihi Tehreek.e. Beadari)



She told that influential local lan

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HRFP Condemns Sexual Abusing of Minor Christian Girl Simran Amjad

Faisalabad: Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemns the sexual abusing of minor Christian girl Simran Amjad of age 12. Minor girl raped at gunpoint during kidnapping while the Police has registered the case against three accused



HRFP Fact Finding team visited the family, collected t

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LEAD Ministries Founder Condemns Iran’s Crackdown, Calls on Global Community to Act

Tehran / Global: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, founder of LEAD Ministries, has issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s recent violent crackdown on protests, calling on the international community to support the Iranian people and demand accountability from the regime.



In a statement release

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LEAD Ministries Calls on President Trump to Resume Refugee Admissions and Protect Persecuted Christians

Washington, D.C.14 January 2026: On behalf of global refugee communities, especially Christian refugees, Sardar Mushtaq Gill, founder of LEAD Ministries, writes as a Christian refugee, faith leader, and human rights defender to respectfully urge President Donald J. Trump, President of the United

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Lahore High Court Recovers Minor Christian Girl, Orders Arrest of Accused in Child Abduction and Forced Marriage Case

Pakistan: The Lahore High Court today ordered the recovery of Aneeqa, a 13-year-old Christian girl who was abducted on December 29, 2025, and handed her custody back to her parents, marking a significant legal victory against child marriage and forced religious conversion.



The Court als

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Renfrewshire Council’s RAAC Response: Reassurance Without Responsibility. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: On 13 January 2026, Renfrewshire Council’s Chief Executive, Alan Russell, issued a formal response to the UK RAAC Campaign Group following our open letter raising urgent concerns about RAAC-affected homes in Linwood, Erskine, and surrounding areas.



While the letter acknowledge

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Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan and Islamophobia in the West: Extremists Exploit Law and Language to Shield Violence By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries

Mian Channu, Punjab, Pakistan: Radical extremist groups have increasingly found ways to exploit both legal frameworks and social narratives to protect violent ideologies and evade scrutiny. In Pakistan, blasphemy laws have frequently been misapplied, often to intimidate opponents, settle disputes

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Abduction and Bonded Slavery of a Christian Laborer in Pakistan: A Case of Systematic Persecution. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Shahkot, Punjab: The harrowing reality of bonded labor and modern-day slavery continues to plague Pakistan’s Christian minority, as one family’s tragedy exposes systemic exploitation and the failure of law enforcement to protect vulnerable citizens.



Imran Masih, a Christian

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BACA Provides Safe Housing and Legal Support for Rape Victim Sumaira George and Her Family. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: BACA has stepped in to support the family of 14-year-old Christian girl, Sumaira George, who was brutally abducted and raped in Sahiwal. Facing threats and pressure from the influential relatives of the culprits, the family had to temporarily relocate. With BACA’s intervention, th

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In Anaya’s Memory, A Home Rebuilt. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: A deadly roof collapse in Narowal claimed the life of two-year-old Anaya and left several family members seriously injured (click here). The extended Masih family, now homeless and grieving, were forced to take refuge in cramped rooms offered by neighbours. BACA stepped in immediately&m

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Global Christian Leaders Condemn Rising Islamist Militancy Amid Surge of Attacks on Christians in Africa By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries

Pakistan: Reports say that Christians in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, are facing a wave of targeted attacks by Islamist militant groups, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Faith leaders and human rights organizations are urging the global community to act urgently as vi

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Why the Radicalization of Islam Must Be Confronted, Not Accommodated By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder, LEAD Ministries

Pakistan: Around the world, there is an increasing and legitimate concern regarding the radicalization of Islamist ideologies. This concern is not confined to Western societies alone; it is widely acknowledged across many Islamic countries themselves. Nations in the Middle East, including the Uni

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Religious Freedom Under Attack: Sardar Mushtaq Gill of LEAD Ministries Sounds Alarm on Persecution in China and India

Pakistan: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries, has strongly condemned escalating attacks on Christians in China and India, warning that religious freedom is under unprecedented threat.



There are disturbing reports that authorities in China recently carried out raids on the h

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HRFP Condemns Attack on Kot Radha Kishan Church, Calls for Justice and Preventive Measures

Faisalabad:  Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) strongly condemns the attack on a Church in Ghanaykay village, Kot Radha Kishan (Kasur), which occurred on January 5, 2026. The accused unlawfully entered the Church, desecrated the Holy Bible by tearing its pages, and ransacked the premises, s

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Blasphemy Laws: A “Modern Sword” Used by Islamists to Persecute Critics and Dissidents. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Pakistan: Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Founder of LEAD Ministries, has strongly condemned Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, calling them “a sword in the hands of Islamists”—used not only to spread fear, silence critics, and undermine justice, but also to perpetrate violence, including ki

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Religious Vandalism Strikes Preme Nagar Church; Police Arrest Suspect Amid Rising Concerns. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Kasur: Tak Memorial Church in the village of Preme Nagar, Ganekey, near Raiwind, was vandalised late Sunday night in what police are calling an attack on a place of worship and a violation of religious freedom. The assailant reportedly damaged the church’s minaret, broke the sacred cross, a

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13-Year-Old Christian Girl Allegedly Kidnapped and Forcibly Converted in Sheikhupura, Punjab. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan — January 5, 2026: A deeply troubling incident has once again drawn attention to the vulnerabilities faced by religious minority communities in Pakistan. 13-year-old Christian girl, Aneeqa Fiaz, daughter of Fiaz Masih, was reportedly kidnapped from her home in

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The incident of desecration of the Bible in the Kot Radha Kishan police station area is regrettable. Report by Dr. Adil Emanuel Ghouri

Pakistan: Christian Awareness Movement strongly condemns the incident said Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri



Pakistan Christian Awareness Movement ( Masihi Tehreek .e. Beadari) Chairman Dr. Emanuel  Adil Ghauri, Central President Imran Shahzad Sahotra, Central leaders Younus Bhatti, Emanuel&

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BACA Mobilises Emergency Support to Protect Child Abuse Survivor Shumaya Saleem and Her Family Amid Threats and Intimidation. Report by Juliet Chowdhry

Pakistan: Following a brutal sexual assault on six-year-old Shumaya Saleem, her family faced intimidation and coercion from the family of the accused, forcing them to flee their home. Through donations to BACA’s Emergency Appeal, the British Asian Christian Association has provided immediat

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First Murder of 2026: Father of Three Killed as Christian Persecution Deepens in Pakistan. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

Sheikhupura, Pakistan: The first murder of 2026 in Pakistan has cast a shadow over the new year, highlighting the persistent and escalating persecution of Christians in the country. Kashif Masih, a young father of three from Longowal village in Sheikhupura, was brutally killed by unknown assailan

"Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" By Nazir S Bhatti

On demand of our readers, I have decided to release E-Book version of "Trial of Pakistani Christian Nation" on website of PCP which can also be viewed on website of Pakistan Christian Congress www.pakistanchristiancongress.org . You can read chapter wise by clicking tab on left handside of PDF format of E-Book.

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