Faisalabad, Pakistan: In a deeply disturbing act of violence reflecting the entrenched plight of religious minorities in Pakistan, two fatherless Christian sisters were viciously attacked by Muslim youths near their home in Millat Town, Faisalabad, on April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM.

Aina (18) and Shaina (17), daughters of the late Shahid Masih, were returning from work — employed as domestic workers in Muslim households to support their livelihood — when they were intercepted and assaulted. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers subjected the girls to severe verbal abuse, beatings, and humiliation, forcibly dragging them by their hair through the local marketplace under the threat of a loaded pistol.

Despite an urgent emergency call made to the police through helpline 15, no immediate action was taken. The inaction triggered an outcry among the local Christian community, who staged a protest demanding accountability and protection. Only after this public pressure did the police respond.

As a result of the protest, the First Information Report (FIR No. 1109/25) was registered the following day, April 16, 2025, at Millat Town Police Station, based on a formal complaint by the girls’ uncle, Sabir Masih.

Sardar Mushtaq Gill, founder of LEAD Ministries, strongly condemned the incident. “This is a horrifying example of how vulnerable poor Christian girls are in a Muslim-majority society. Aina and Shaina have already lost their father and now must fight a system that consistently fails to protect them.”

Pastor Imran Amanat, a key leader of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, also called for swift justice and emphasized the need for security for the girls. “The authorities must not only arrest those responsible but must ensure that Aina and Shaina are protected from further harassment or retaliation.”

This incident is a heartbreaking reminder of the injustices faced by Pakistan’s Christian minority, particularly women and girls, who are often the most voiceless victims of both religious and socioeconomic discrimination. The nation watches closely, hoping that this time justice will not be delayed — or denied.

LEAD Ministries Pakistan is dedicated to advocating for the rights of religious minorities and promoting religious freedom across the country, while also actively contributing to church planting and the growth of Christian faith communities in Pakistan. LEAD Ministries urges Christians around the world to support their mission through prayers and financial contributions, helping them continue their vital work in the face of growing challenges.