In November 2005, a blasphemy allegation against Yousaf Masih triggered mass violence in Sangla Hill. Churches, schools and Christian properties were burned. The complainant later withdrew the charge.
Lahore, Punjab | 2003–2004 He was already in prison; seriously ill with tuberculosis. He was transferred to a hospital for treatment. A police constable was assigned to guard him....
Khanewal District, Punjab | 6–7 February 1997 It began with an allegation. Within hours, thousands of people were moving toward a Christian settlement. Families fled. Homes were looted and...
Arifwala / Sahiwal, Punjab | 1996–2002 A poor Christian bricklayer. A dispute with a neighbour. A blasphemy allegation. A village forced to leave. A shooting inside a courthouse. A...
Iqbal Masih survived bonded labour in Pakistan’s carpet industry and became a voice for other children. His courage and international advocacy continue to inspire work for child protection, education...
Punjab, Pakistan | 1993–1995 A child who could not read or write. Two adult relatives accused alongside him. A blasphemy allegation based on writing allegedly placed on a mosque...
Lahore, Punjab | 1992 He had been accused of blasphemy. He was taken to a police station for questioning.His accuser was there too. And inside the very place where...
Faisalabad, Punjab | 6 January 1992 He was a teacher, a former headmaster and a poet. He had not been convicted of any crime. No student had reportedly complained...
Lahore, Pakistan | 1990–1992 A man confined to a wheelchair. A blasphemy allegation he never lived long enough to answer at trial. Repeated warnings that his life was in...
