Dr. Mujib–ur–Rehman - Sanghar
On May 7, 2006 at Sanghar-Sindh, Dr. Mujib-ur-Rehman
Pasha was shot dead out side his clinic by a masked armed assailant.
He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Ahmadi Community
Romail - Sheikhupura
On February 6, 2006 Romail (15) son of Pastor Joel
Raja of Sheikhupura was gunned down by his Muslim class fellow
Umar Iqbal (16) on refusal to join a crime.
Umar had been forcing Romail for few days to accompany him in
the crime of robbery and also threatened him that if he would
not join him he will be killed. Romail informed his parents
about the threats. On the day of incident he went to school
with his uncles Nathaniel Barkat and Hameed Sadiq to complain
to his teacher. On entering the classroom he was shot at by
Umar. Romail was taken to the hospital where he passed away.
An FIR was registered the accused was arrested and sent to the
jail. The case is pending before the court. NCJP
report
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Ashraf Sadiq - Sheikhupura
On June 20, 2006 Muhammad Shafaqat gunned
down Ashraf Sadiq a Christian of Sheikhupura.
A dispute started between them when Shafaqat teased some
Christian girls. Shamim niece of Ashraf Masih was one
of them. She informed her family about the incident. On
this Ashraf accompanied with few elders of the community
went to Shafaqat’s house to bring the matter to
the knowledge of his family.
In reaction Shafaqat with his accomplice came to Ashraf’s
house, called him outside, when his two elder brothers
Tariq Masih and Khalid Masih came out he shot at Khalid
who remained unhurt by chance. Then he shot at Ashraf
who died at the spot. An FIR was registered and the assailants
were arrested. Ashraf’s family pressurized through
some influential people for compromise but the family
of victim did not agree till this report. NCJP
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Ashraf - A life lost to ignorance |
Ms. Naseem Gill - Lahore
On June 19, 2006 former candidate for the
minorities’ seat of provincial assembly, Ms. Naseem Gill
(57) was found murdered at her residence in Iqbal Town Lahore.
The police registered a case.
Daily The Nation June 20, 2006
Shamaun Masih - Lahore
On April 16, 2006 unknown persons gunned down
Shamaun Masih a laborer at vegetable market.
Daily
Nawa-e-Waqt April 17, 2006
Munir Sultan - Lahore
On July 2, 2006 Munir Sultan (22) a Christian
was gunned down by Haider Shah, Zafar and Ati.Deceased’s
father told that three accused exchanged harsh words with his
son over a trifling matter some hours before his murder. Daily
Dawn July 3, 2006
Former Federal Minister
Mr. Derick Cyprian, a Christian Federal Minister in
General Musharaf’s first Cabinet (1999) was apparently
abducted for ransom and latter murdered on August 9, 2006. Former
police inspector Ali Imran Niazi, ex bank manager Hamaun Nabeel
and Adnan Bashir were indicted in the case. However the family
was suspicious about a just outcome of the case, therefore they
reportedly compromised. NCJP
- The News September 10, 2006
Mansha Masih - Kasur
Rashid of Kasur murdered Mansha Masih, a Christian.
He was sentenced to death by the Sessions Court. The convict
filed an appeal at High Court against the decision of session
court. His punishment was commuted to life imprisonment on account
of his age, he was 18 years old when the crime was committed. Daily
Pakistan November 16, 2006
Nadeem Masih - Jamshoro
On December 25, 2006 (6:00 a.m.) Nadeem Masih, a Christian
employee of Karim Cotton Mill at Kotri resident of Sikanderabad
district Jamshoro was called by Mr. Anwar Sheikh, the supervisor
to the factory to receive his salary in advance. When Nadeem
arrived there Anwar accompanied his brothers and nephews tortured
him.
Within few hours Nadeem’s family was informed by the
factory administration that he had committed suicide. His body
was taken to the hospital, where the administration of the factory
did not allow the post mortem and suggested that the body should
be buried. However victim’s family managed to have the
postmortem from Civil Hospital Hyderabad, which proved that
he died due to torture. FIR was registered at Kotri police station,
brothers and nephews of the culprit were arrested but he was
at large till this report. NCJP
report