(Aid to the Church in Need) — The tragic death of Suleman Masih, a 24-year-old Christian, has shocked the local community and once again highlighted the challenges faced by Christians and other religious minorities in Pakistan. Suleman was attacked on December 29th, 2024 in Kot Saadullah, Rahawali, Gujranwala, and succumbed to his injuries on January 1st, 2025.
According to information provided to the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) by the Pakistani priest, Father Lazar Aslam, OFM, Suleman Masih was a very hardworking and entrepreneurial young man. He began his journey collecting waste materials, and with a lot of effort, eventually acquired agricultural machinery to work on wheat and rice fields. Over the past year, he achieved considerable success, managing 25 acres of land and owning a vehicle.
However, his success made him a target of hostility due to jealousy. For six months, Suleman endured threats, attacks, and harassment, including intentional damage to his machinery and the destruction of his crops. Despite reporting these incidents to the authorities, there was little to no action, leaving him vulnerable to further violence, Father Aslam tells ACN.
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