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Kamran Masih’s home and business were reportedly targeted by a mob after a blasphemy accusation in October 2026. The case raises concerns about community protection, digital evidence and due process.
Siddique Masih was reportedly killed after a co-worker objected to his using a shared water cooler because he was Christian. His case raises concerns about religious discrimination and worker safety.
Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar was accused of blasphemy in Umerkot in September 2024. Police claimed he died in a shootout, but a Sindh government inquiry later found the encounter had been staged.
Abdul Ali was moved to a fortified police station in Quetta after hundreds demanded he be handed over over a blasphemy allegation. A police officer allegedly entered posing as a relative and killed him.
Muhammad Ismail, a tourist from Punjab, was detained for protection after a blasphemy allegation in Madyan in June 2024. A mob stormed the police station, took him from custody and killed him.
Nazir Masih, an elderly Christian businessman, was severely beaten during a mob attack in Sargodha in May 2024 after allegations of Quran desecration. He died from his injuries on 3 June.
Blasphemy allegations against two Christian men triggered widespread violence in Jaranwala in August 2023. More than 20 churches and scores of Christian homes were attacked, burned or damaged.
Maulana Nigar Alam, a Muslim cleric, was killed by a mob at a political rally in Mardan in May 2023 after some participants interpreted words in his concluding prayer as blasphemous.
Muhammad Waris was already in police custody when a mob stormed Warburton Police Station in Nankana Sahib in 2023, dragged him from his cell and lynched him over a blasphemy allegation.
Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara was killed by a mob in Sialkot in December 2021 after allegations of blasphemy. Pakistani courts later convicted dozens of participants.
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.
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.
Pakistani authorities alleged that a gaming club in Muzaffargarh was used to groom, exploit and record young children. This case raises urgent questions about online exploitation, child protection and institutional accountability.
Zainab Ansari’s killing in Kasur sparked a national call for child protection. Her story raises lasting questions about prevention, accountability and the responsibilities behind the Zainab Alert law.
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.
Ghaziabad, Lahore, Punjab | August 2026 A police station is meant to be a place of protection. It is where citizens report violence, seek emergency assistance and place their trust in the authority of the
Bano Bibi and Ehsanullah were shot dead in Balochistan on 4 June 2025 in the name of “honour.” Footage circulating in July triggered national outrage. Their story examines the investigation, alleged jirga involvement, women’s protection
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.
Bano Bibi and Ehsanullah were shot dead in Balochistan on 4 June 2025 in the name of “honour.” Footage circulating in July triggered national outrage. Their story examines the investigation, alleged jirga involvement, women’s protection
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