Not Just Houses, But Lives: Pakistani Christians Crying for Justice”
Around 25,000 Christians living in Rimsha, Allama Iqbal, and Akram Masih Gill colonies in Islamabad are living in deep fear and uncertainty. They have been told to leave their homes within just a few days. For these families, this is not just about losing houses—it means losing safety, dignity, and the only place they call home.
These families did not settle here on their own. Many were brought here by the government after the Rimsha Masih case, when their lives were under serious threat. They were given shelter for protection. Over the years, they built their homes, raised their children, and tried to live in peace.
Now, that peace is being taken away.
There is no clear plan for where they will go. No proper resettlement. No fair compensation. Families are sitting inside their homes, waiting in fear. Every moment feels uncertain. They do not know if tomorrow they will still have a roof over their heads.
Parents are afraid to go to work because they fear their homes may be demolished while they are away. These are daily wage earners—missing even one day means hunger. Yet they stay home, protecting what little they have. Children are also suffering silently. They are not going to school. Instead of learning and playing, they are living in fear. Their future is being shaken at such a young age.
Sadly, this is not the first time Christians in Pakistan are facing such hardship. Just in 2026, several troubling incidents have already taken place in different cities, increasing fear and insecurity within the community.
Even in these same areas, pain is still fresh. In Allama Iqbal Town, near Rimsha Colony, just a few months earlier in September 2025, three Christians were reportedly murdered by unknown individuals. Incidents like this have already left deep wounds in the community, and now the threat of eviction has only added more fear and suffering.
Christian leaders and communities have started raising their voices through protests and prayer gatherings. But this situation now needs urgent attention from everyone.
We strongly appeal to the government, especially the Capital Development Authority, to immediately stop these evictions. A fair and humane solution must be provided before taking any action. These families must not be left homeless.
At the same time, we urge civil society, human rights organisations, and the international community to raise their voices and put peaceful pressure on the authorities to ensure justice is done. Silence at this moment will only increase the suffering of thousands.
Most importantly, we call upon believers and people of goodwill to stand in prayer for these families. Pray for protection, for provision, and for softening of hearts so that justice and mercy may prevail.
This is not just about land. This is about human lives.
Thousands of families are crying out for help. They deserve to be heard. They deserve dignity. And they deserve a safe place to call home.
For further details,
Ps. Nathanniel Asher Paul
Community Outreach Pakistan
Around 25,000 Christians living in Rimsha, Allama Iqbal, and Akram Masih Gill colonies in Islamabad are living in deep fear and uncertainty. They have been told to leave their homes within just a few days. For these families, this is not just about losing houses—it means losing safety, dignity, and the only place they call home.
These families did not settle here on their own. Many were brought here by the government after the Rimsha Masih case, when their lives were under serious threat. They were given shelter for protection. Over the years, they built their homes, raised their children, and tried to live in peace.
Now, that peace is being taken away.
There is no clear plan for where they will go. No proper resettlement. No fair compensation. Families are sitting inside their homes, waiting in fear. Every moment feels uncertain. They do not know if tomorrow they will still have a roof over their heads.
Parents are afraid to go to work because they fear their homes may be demolished while they are away. These are daily wage earners—missing even one day means hunger. Yet they stay home, protecting what little they have. Children are also suffering silently. They are not going to school. Instead of learning and playing, they are living in fear. Their future is being shaken at such a young age.
Sadly, this is not the first time Christians in Pakistan are facing such hardship. Just in 2026, several troubling incidents have already taken place in different cities, increasing fear and insecurity within the community.
Even in these same areas, pain is still fresh. In Allama Iqbal Town, near Rimsha Colony, just a few months earlier in September 2025, three Christians were reportedly murdered by unknown individuals. Incidents like this have already left deep wounds in the community, and now the threat of eviction has only added more fear and suffering.
Christian leaders and communities have started raising their voices through protests and prayer gatherings. But this situation now needs urgent attention from everyone.
We strongly appeal to the government, especially the Capital Development Authority, to immediately stop these evictions. A fair and humane solution must be provided before taking any action. These families must not be left homeless.
At the same time, we urge civil society, human rights organisations, and the international community to raise their voices and put peaceful pressure on the authorities to ensure justice is done. Silence at this moment will only increase the suffering of thousands.
Most importantly, we call upon believers and people of goodwill to stand in prayer for these families. Pray for protection, for provision, and for softening of hearts so that justice and mercy may prevail.
This is not just about land. This is about human lives.
Thousands of families are crying out for help. They deserve to be heard. They deserve dignity. And they deserve a safe place to call home.
For further details,
Ps. Nathanniel Asher Paul
Community Outreach Pakistan
Not Just Houses, But Lives: Pakistani Christians Crying for Justice”
Around 25,000 Christians living in Rimsha, Allama Iqbal, and Akram Masih Gill colonies in Islamabad are living in deep fear and uncertainty. They have been told to leave their homes within just a few days. For these families, this is not just about losing houses—it means losing safety, dignity, and the only place they call home.
These families did not settle here on their own. Many were brought here by the government after the Rimsha Masih case, when their lives were under serious threat. They were given shelter for protection. Over the years, they built their homes, raised their children, and tried to live in peace.
Now, that peace is being taken away.
There is no clear plan for where they will go. No proper resettlement. No fair compensation. Families are sitting inside their homes, waiting in fear. Every moment feels uncertain. They do not know if tomorrow they will still have a roof over their heads.
Parents are afraid to go to work because they fear their homes may be demolished while they are away. These are daily wage earners—missing even one day means hunger. Yet they stay home, protecting what little they have. Children are also suffering silently. They are not going to school. Instead of learning and playing, they are living in fear. Their future is being shaken at such a young age.
Sadly, this is not the first time Christians in Pakistan are facing such hardship. Just in 2026, several troubling incidents have already taken place in different cities, increasing fear and insecurity within the community.
Even in these same areas, pain is still fresh. In Allama Iqbal Town, near Rimsha Colony, just a few months earlier in September 2025, three Christians were reportedly murdered by unknown individuals. Incidents like this have already left deep wounds in the community, and now the threat of eviction has only added more fear and suffering.
Christian leaders and communities have started raising their voices through protests and prayer gatherings. But this situation now needs urgent attention from everyone.
We strongly appeal to the government, especially the Capital Development Authority, to immediately stop these evictions. A fair and humane solution must be provided before taking any action. These families must not be left homeless.
At the same time, we urge civil society, human rights organisations, and the international community to raise their voices and put peaceful pressure on the authorities to ensure justice is done. Silence at this moment will only increase the suffering of thousands.
Most importantly, we call upon believers and people of goodwill to stand in prayer for these families. Pray for protection, for provision, and for softening of hearts so that justice and mercy may prevail.
This is not just about land. This is about human lives.
Thousands of families are crying out for help. They deserve to be heard. They deserve dignity. And they deserve a safe place to call home.
For further details,
Ps. Nathanniel Asher Paul
Community Outreach Pakistan
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