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

Pakistan: The murder of Pastor Kamran Naaz on 5 December 2025 in Gujranwala is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by Christian leaders and communities in Pakistan. LEAD Ministries, committed to advocating Christian rights and documenting situations in countries where Christians are targeted,

UK: The UK RAAC Campaign Group has formally submitted a letter and supporting research on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in residential buildings, calling for coordinated action to address what it describes as a national building safety failure affecting homeowners across the UK.

Muridke, Punjab, Pakistan — A Christian father of three was murdered on December 24 in Pakistan’s Punjab province, reportedly because of his faith in Christ, according to LEAD Ministries.

Sarfraz Masih was shot and killed in a targeted attack allegedly carried out by Muhamma

Sahiwal, Pakistan: Nasreen George and her son Salil Masih are demanding justice for Saira, standing resolutely alongside her as they face threats and intimidation from the culprits’ relatives.

Fourteen-year-old Saira George was recently abducted and brutally raped in her village.

Jaranwala, Punjab: A 6-year-old Christian girl, Shumaya Saleem, was brutally raped by her teacher’s brother in Jaranwala. The attacker fled, but was arrested by police. Threatened by the attacker’s family to settle the matter, Shumaya’s family relocated for safety. The British A

Islamabad, Pakistan: Screen Locked, a 30-minute short film, was recently presented at a focus-group screening at The Black Hole, Islamabad. The film is written, directed, and co-produced by the Hollywood graduate and an award-winning filmmaker, Khalid Hasan Khan, with Alyy Khan, a BIFA-nominated

Pakistan: In the 21st century, religiously-mandated Halal certification has increasingly been used as a tool of economic control and social exclusion, favoring Islamist businesses while marginalizing Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other faith communities. In this context, “Halal” not

Islamabad: (PPF) The federal government has again told major social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and X, to establish local offices in Pakistan and ensure full compliance with Pakistani laws, warning that enforcement measures, including possible restrictions or bans, may b

Pakistan: LEAD Ministries has strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during the first day of Hanukkah, which reportedly left multiple people dead or injured. The alleged attacker was reportedly killed at the scene.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and

Bangkok: Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand receive vital support from BACA during a time of heightened risk and uncertainty.

Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand live in constant fear due to the country’s refusal to recognise refugees, leaving them vulnerabl

Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has reached a historic milestone with the purchase of its first safe house in Pakistan—a vital refuge for persecuted Christian families facing serious threats to their lives. Designed with security and dignity at its core, the safe ho

UK: On 12 June 2025, a powerful petition calling for urgent support for homeowners affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Hirwaun’s Gower Estate went live on the Welsh Parliament’s website. The petition — P-06-1549 — highlights the financial and safet

Lahore: On December 12, 2025, The Edge Foundation hosted a high-level Christmas Lunch and Consultative Meeting at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore, bringing together a distinguished group of legislators, senior lawyers, religious leaders, civil society representatives, women’s rights activists

Lahore: 19-year-old Muslim boy Zain Dugar sexually assaulted 6-year-old girl Shumaila Masih. They leave six-year-old Shumaila at a Muslim teacher's house in their neighborhood every day, convinced that their daughter will complete her schoolwork during tutoring without any fear or danger.