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Graves at Risk: Islamabad Christian Cemetery Dispute Exposes Deepening Concerns Over Minority Land Rights. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

ISLAMABAD — A long-running dispute over land designated for a Christian cemetery in Islamabad has raised concerns about the protection of minority property, the security of Christian burial grounds, and the ability of vulnerable communities to obtain effective protection when their land rig

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Religious Freedom and Dialogue: Meeting between the Italian Council and Cristiana Mele.

Italy: (Report by Adan Farhaj) The Italian Council for Religious Freedom and Dialogue met this morning with Cristiana Mele, Coordinator for the promotion of interfaith dialogue at the international level within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.



The meeting s

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In Mourning, Not in Silence: Christians Demand Justice and an End to Violence After Shahid Masih’s Killing. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

LIAQATPUR: The Christian community in Liaqatpur is mourning the tragic death of Shahid Masih, also known as Sadu, while raising a strong and urgent call for justice, accountability, and greater protection for vulnerable Christian citizens.



Shahid Masih, a young Christian resident of the

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“Is This a Joke?” — RAAC Homeowners’ Distress Deepens After Councilor’s Four-Word Response. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: For RAAC-affected homeowners in Tillicoultry, the latest response to their formal complaint has added another layer of frustration and distress to a situation that has already dragged on for far too long.



After months of uncertainty over their homes, finances, VAT, remedial works an

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Verdict in Sri Lanka Church Attack Case Reflects High Judicial Standards. By Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri

Pakistan: In Sri Lanka, the vast majority—approximately 70 percent—are followers of Buddhism, while the Christian community constitutes about 7.4 percent of the total population, numbering over 1.5 million. Here, the criterion for citizenship is humanity rather than race, ethnicity, o

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Beaten, Arrested and Alone: Christian Man Faces Blasphemy Allegations in Lahore. Report by Juliet Chowdhry

Lahore: Samuel Arif, a 26-year-old Christian man from Lahore, accused of blasphemy and harassment.



Before his arrest, Samuel was reportedly beaten unconscious by security guards and a mob before police took him into custody.



His family has since fled their home in fear, while

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Christian Community Raises Serious Concerns Over Burial Interruption in Islamabad. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

ISLAMABAD: Pastor Imran Amanat, head of LEAD Ministries, has strongly condemned a reported incident in Islamabad in which the burial of a deceased Christian was allegedly interrupted at the Roman Catholic Christian Cooperative Housing Society cemetery.



According to members of the Christ

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HRFP President Naveed Walter Raises Alarm Over Child and Forced Marriages at UN Human Rights Council, Geneva

GENEVA:  Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), addressed the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, calling on Pakistan to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of its child-marriage laws and take urgent measures to protect girls

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Reduction in Sentences for Christian Prisoners Possible Through Christian Education. By Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri

In 2023, the Punjab government issued a notification aimed at the character building of prisoners serving sentences in various jails across the province, transforming them into productive citizens and encouraging an inclination towards religion. Under Rule 215, this policy allows prisoners to par

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Pakistan’s Easter Attacks Raise Questions Over Justice and Accountability for Christians By Sardar Mushtaq Gill, Human Rights Defender and Lawyer

LAHORE, PUNJAB: Pakistan’s history of terrorist attacks against Christians and Christian places of worship has raised continuing concerns about the protection of religious minorities, law enforcement, and justice for victims and their families.



The author argues that accountabilit

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Tillicoultry RAAC Homeowners Lodge Formal Complaint as Council Answers Remain Outstanding. Report by Wilson Chowdhry

UK: RAAC homeowners in Tillicoultry are formally complaining to Clackmannanshire Council after continuing uncertainty over VAT, financial assistance, render costs and commitments made during a high-level meeting with Council leaders.



For families who have already endured months of uncer

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Justice for David Masih: Calls Grow for Transparent Investigation Into Kamoke Alleged Shooting. Report by Sardar Mushtaq Gill

KAMOKE, PUNJAB: Calls for truth, transparency and accountability are growing following the death of David Masih, a young Christian man from Kamoke who reportedly suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head at the residence where he was employed.



According to information available to the

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BACA Provides Safe House for Azeem Javed and Family After Blasphemy Allegations Forced Them Into Hiding. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

Pakistan: After weeks of living apart and hiding at different locations, Azeem Javed and his family have finally been reunited in a secure home arranged by the British Asian Christian Association (BACA).



The Christian family fled after false blasphemy allegations triggered a large and a

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Church Leaders Face Questions After Interfaith Award to Cleric Who Praised Bin Laden Is Withdrawn

London: The withdrawal of a prestigious interfaith award presented by the Archbishop of Canterbury to Pakistani cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has raised serious questions about due diligence at both Lambeth Palace and within the Church of Pakistan.



Archbishop Dame Sarah Mu

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Child Marriage Is Illegal — Britain Must Ensure the Law Protects Vulnerable Girls. Report by Juliet Chowdhry and Hannah Chowdhry

London: Britain has strengthened its laws against child and forced marriage, yet a series of disturbing cases demonstrates why legislation alone is not enough. Children must be protected in practice, religious leaders must understand and obey the law, safeguarding agencies must intervene when war



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