A Christian farm worker was brutally assaulted by his Muslim landlords in Sheikhupura, suffering severe injuries, including a broken arm and trauma throughout his body. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) in response to the incident. However, the culprits have secured pre-arrest bail from the court, raising concerns about justice in this case. On 16th September, a Christian farm worker named Imran Masih, 39, was brutally beaten by Muslim landlords in the village of Malowala, Sheikhupura. The enraged landlords left him wounded in the fields and later returned to his residence to inflict further harm. The police…
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The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is issuing a crucial update on the ongoing legal situation of Zafar Bhatti, Pakistan’s longest-serving blasphemy convict, and the health condition of his wife, Nawab Bibi. Background on Zafar Bhatti’s Case: Zafar Bhatti, a Pakistani Christian, was wrongfully convicted in a case that has drawn significant attention and concern from human rights advocates. He was sentenced to death in 2012 on charges of blasphemy, stemming from allegations that he sent blasphemous text messages. Since then, Bhatti has maintained his innocence, asserting that he was framed due to religious discrimination and animosity against the Christian…
A Christian man named Basharat Masih was arrested on blasphemy charges based on accusations of sharing blasphemous content on social media, although he insists he is innocent. He was apprehended by the Federal Investigation Agency while asleep on a bus in Rawalpindi, following a complaint filed by a local resident. His family, struggling financially, has only been able to send his uncle, Naveed, to visit him in Adiala Jail. Basharat’s father, George, cannot travel, and his wife, Mehnaz, has tearfully appealed for help. The family has requested BACA’s legal assistance to fight for his release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ZhzIUfMbU Basharat Masih, a 21-year-old waiter at…
On 10th September, Royal Thai Immigration raided a local workplace in Charan Sait Worng, Bangkok, apprehending 15 illegal Pakistani Christian asylum seekers. The families of these arrested individuals urgently approached the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) for help in paying fines related to overstaying in Thailand. Without this assistance, the detainees would face the grim prospect of remaining in overcrowded criminal jails—a nightmare no one should endure. The arrested Pakistani Christians were presented before the judge in Taling Chan Criminal Court, where they were fined 16,000 Baht (£365) each for working illegally and overstaying their visas. Thailand enforces harsh and…
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, September 2024 – A catastrophic series of floods hit Vijayawada following the development of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal between August 26th and 28th, 2024. This system intensified into a cyclone, leading to heavy rainfall across the states of Telangana and Karnataka, which serve as the catchment areas for the Krishna River and its tributaries. Irrigation and power projects in both states were overwhelmed, forcing authorities to release excess water from reservoirs, further exacerbating the flooding downstream. Adding to the crisis, Vijayawada received 26 cm of rainfall in just a few hours—a record-breaking event…
Following devastating torrential rains that caused widespread destruction across multiple districts in Sindh, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has responded with swift and compassionate relief efforts, distributing essential food parcels to affected Christian and Hindu families. The flooding, which occurred after 72 hours of continuous rainfall in late August, claimed 47 lives, left thousands of families displaced, with many losing their homes, crops, and livelihoods. Among the hardest-hit areas were Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, and Badin districts. Read more (here) Several Christian families from the villages of Abdulsangrasi and Farman Rajput in the Sanghar district lost their mud…
Islamabad, 18th September 2024 – Shagufta Kiran, a 40-year-old Christian woman and mother of four, has been sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy law. The decision was handed down by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka in a special court operating under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) in Islamabad. Alongside the death penalty under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, Shagufta was also sentenced to seven years in prison under Section 11 of the PECA Act and fined Rs. 100,000. The legal process, which has lasted over three years, concluded with Shagufta’s conviction under both Pakistan’s blasphemy…
In a deeply troubling saga of legal setbacks, Zafar Bhatti, Pakistan’s longest-serving blasphemy prisoner, continues to suffer the pain of prolonged detention. Arrested on July 12, 2012, Bhatti has been imprisoned ever since. During a severe police interrogation, he initially confessed to blasphemy, but later retracted his statement, claiming it was made under duress. Since May of this year, the court has scheduled ten hearings, yet the case decision remains unresolved. The next hearing is set for September 23. Zafar Bhatti urgently seeks global prayers and support for his release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxdgtfKi_to The Unsettling Court Delays The hearing, initially scheduled for…
The family of a mentally challenged Christian woman, who was raped in May, now faces unbearable social and financial hardships in their pursuit of justice. Her elder brother was forced to flee their village due to threats from local men who have turned against the family, treating them as enemies. Despite multiple arrests, the police have failed to apprehend the actual rapist. The primary suspect, who confessed to the crime at the police station, was released by the court due to a lack of evidence. In response, the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) stepped in to provide financial assistance to…
Bangkok, Thailand – September 11, 2024 BACA (British Asian Christian Association) is urgently appealing for financial support following the recent arrest of 15 Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Thailand. On September 10, 2024, the Royal Thai Police raided a workplace in Charan Sait Worng, Bangkok, apprehending these individuals, who are now facing severe legal consequences under Thailand’s strict immigration laws. The families of the arrested have appealed to BACA (British Asian Christian Association) for financial assistance to pay the fines; otherwise, their loved ones face the risk of being sent to a criminal jail. On September 10th, the Royal Thai…