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.

Lahore: Rwadari Tehreek-Pakistan organized an Public Forum at Lahore Press Club to highlight concerns about growing authoritarianism and erosion of democratic principles in Pakistan. The event, held on International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2025, focused on issues like rule of law, human ri

MIRPURKHAS: The Christian community led by Emmanuel Khokhar held a Christmas peace rally from Ratanabad Railway Crossing to the Press Club, with participation from men, women, youth, and children. Participants carried placards and banners promoting love, tolerance, and harmony, and sang festive s

Faisalabad (10 December 2025): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) commemorated Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, at Vision Hall, Faisalabad. This year’s observance followed the United Nations theme, “Reaffirming the Values of Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.&r