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 that he had insulted Islam. An
Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer publicly supported Asia Bibi and criticized Pakistan’s blasphemy law. On 4 January 2011, one of his own police guards assassinated him in Islamabad.
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 the law was supposed to protect
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 wall. An armed attack outside court.
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 death sentence. And, after nearly six
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 burned. Churches were attacked. Schools and
Fatima Fariro’s death in Ranipur raised concerns about child domestic work, abuse and unequal power. This account examines documented developments and the call for lawful accountability.
Zohra Shah’s death in Rawalpindi prompted outrage over child domestic labour. Her story raises urgent questions about household accountability, family vulnerability and effective protection.
Tayyaba’s abuse case exposed the vulnerability of children working in private households. This account examines the court decisions, unequal power and the need for lasting protection.
Uzma Bibi’s death in Lahore in January 2019 raised urgent questions about domestic worker protection. This article examines the reported allegations, the subsequent acquittal following a settlement, and the need for prevention and family support.
Shazia Masih’s death in Lahore in January 2010 prompted allegations of abuse and concerns about access to justice. This account examines the reported acquittal and the continuing importance of child protection, equal treatment and family
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 and freedom from exploitation.
Pakistani Airports | July–August 2026 An international airport is both a gateway and a security checkpoint. Immigration authorities have a legitimate responsibility to verify documents, prevent human trafficking and stop organized human-smuggling networks from exploiting
Repeated reports of sexual-offence suspects sustaining similar “own gunfire” injuries during CCD arrests have raised serious questions about due process, police use of force and independent accountability in Punjab.
The Sahiwal CTD case concerns four deaths, surviving children and continuing questions about police accountability. This account covers the investigation, October 2019 acquittal and subsequent reported proceedings.
Naqeebullah Mehsud’s death in Karachi raised urgent questions about police accountability. This story remembers his life and family while explaining the inquiry findings, acquittals and later proceedings.
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