Respect, Sensitivity Urged in Global Religious Discourse: Statement by Shakeel Anjum Sawan
A considered response has been shared by Pakistani Christian journalist and Chairman of Nawai Masihi,…
A considered response has been shared by Pakistani Christian journalist and Chairman of Nawai Masihi, Shakeel Anjum Sawan, regarding recent public discussion involving remarks by Donald Trump about Pope Leo XIV, as well as the circulation of an AI-generated image depicting a symbolic representation associated with Jesus Christ. Sawan noted that Pope Leo XIV has…
A significant development has emerged in the media landscape of Azad Jammu & Kashmir as Aagahi TV Channel has been officially registered with the government. On this special occasion, Chairman of Nawai Masihi, Shakeel Anjum Sawan, along with his team, extended heartfelt congratulations to CEO Saqib Ali. A Milestone Achievement This achievement reflects the dedication,…
Bahawalpur: Serious Concerns Over Graveyard Contamination A disturbing situation has emerged in a village of Bahawalpur where sewage water has reportedly been discharged into a Christian graveyard, causing widespread concern among the local Christian community and residents. Desecration of Sacred Place Residents stated that the presence of dirty water in the graveyard is leading to…
Faisalabad: Awareness Session for Women Protection A meaningful awareness session was held at Grace Salvation Chapel, Kachi Abadi Saeedabad, Faisalabad, after Sunday worship. The session focused on the protection of Christian women, especially regarding forced religious conversion and marriage issues. Focus on Awareness and Protection Speakers highlighted how women can protect themselves by understanding their…
A peaceful protest rally was organized in Amrit Nagar, Mian Channu, under the leadership of The Salvation Army Church, highlighting growing concerns over forced conversions and marriages of minor girls from minority communities in Pakistan. The protest gained momentum following the recent constitutional court decision in the Maria Shahbaz case, which has sparked serious concerns…
A significant and encouraging development has emerged for the Christian community in Pakistan as a delegation of the Pakistan Minorities Teachers Association (PMTA), led by Chairman Professor Anjum James Paul, held an important meeting with senior officials of the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA). This meeting marks a major step forward in…
Nankana Sahib (Report: Zeeshan Gul Joiya, Nawai Masihi News)The historic city of Nankana Sahib is set to host the annual Vaisakhi festival as thousands of Sikh pilgrims begin arriving from across the world, especially from India. Preparations and Arrangements On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Tasleem Akhtar Rao, the district administration has finalized comprehensive arrangements…
By Shakeel Anjum Sawan Karachi: Deputy Speaker of Sindh Assembly Anthony Naveed has formally written to the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, calling for urgent enforcement of child protection laws and a comprehensive review of legal gaps in Pakistan. Concerns Over Court Decision In his letter, Anthony Naveed expressed serious concern over the Federal…
Nankana Sahib (Zeeshan Gul Joiya) — A major development has emerged for millions of Christians in Punjab as the proposed Christian Marriage Act 2026 has been prepared, introducing significant reforms to the existing law after more than 153 years. Key Legal Reforms Under the proposed bill, both the bride and groom must be Christians, and…
By Shakeel Anjum Sawan Lahore – April 6, 2026: The Government of Punjab has issued an official notification for the formation of a High-Level Technical Committee to review and reform Christian Personal Laws in the province. The committee has been established following the approval of the Minister for Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh…