Lahore High Court Grants Bail to Christian Minor in Blasphemy Case, But He Remains Behind Bars

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted post-arrest bail to Akash Karamat, a young Christian boy accused in a blasphemy-related case under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). However, despite this legal relief, Akash remains in custody due to two other pending cases. His prolonged detention continues to highlight concerns regarding the application of blasphemy laws,…

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Teenage Christian Girl Threatened to Convert and Marry Muslim Boy, Forcing Family to Flee in Fear

A deeply troubling incident in Muridke, Sheikhupura, has brought attention to the growing concerns about the safety of religious minorities in Pakistan. On November 2, 2024, Muqaddas, a 14-year-old Christian girl and 9th-grade student at Pride School Muridke, was threatened at gunpoint by her Muslim neighbor, Suleman. He demanded that she convert to Islam and…

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Christian Teen Raped at Gunpoint in Sheikhupura

A harrowing incident in Sheikhupura has shaken the community, as an 18-year-old Christian girl, Emaan, was allegedly raped at gunpoint. The teenager, who works at a local shoe factory to support her family, recounted the traumatic events that unfolded on November 7, 2024. While returning from work around 5 p.m., Emaan was intercepted near Madni…

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Senate Committee Approves Bill Penalizing Zionism Propagation and Symbol Display in Pakistan

Islamabad – The Senate Standing Committee on the Interior has approved a groundbreaking bill to penalize the propagation of Zionism and the public display of its symbols in Pakistan. The Criminal Law Amendment Bill, presented by Senator Afnanullah of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), prescribes strict penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for activities deemed as…

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Pakistan: Christian MP Christopher Demand Enhanced Security for Punjab’s Churches

In a recent session of the Punjab Assembly, Members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) Falbous Christopher and Emmanuel Ather Julius raised significant concerns regarding the security of Christian churches across the province. The debate, which underscored the anxieties faced by religious minority communities, called for urgent government action to ensure the safety of worshippers during…

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UN Human Rights Committee Raises Concerns Over Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws and Protection of Religious Minorities

The UN Human Rights Committee recently reviewed Pakistan’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and raised various concerns, including attacks on journalists, violence against religious minorities, and issues with freedom of expression. The Committee commended the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in Pakistan for achieving “A” status in global…

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