A 22-year-old Christian worker in Punjab, Pakistan, was brutally attacked by his supervisor after refusing to change his religion. The incident occurred at a paper mill on March 22, leaving the victim with severe neck injuries. The attacker has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Religious minorities in Pakistan continue to face increasing violence and discrimination. The Christian community, which makes up a small percentage of the population, has been subjected to repeated attacks over the years. In August 2023, a violent mob burned over 25 churches and dozens of homes in Punjab province following unverified accusations.

Similar cases have been reported in the past, including a tragic incident in 2014 when a Christian couple was brutally killed in a brick kiln after being accused of blasphemy. Such attacks have left minority communities living in fear, with little protection under the law.

Christian leaders and human rights activists are calling for stronger measures to safeguard religious freedom and ensure justice for victims of religiously motivated violence. International organizations continue to urge Pakistani authorities to uphold the rights of all citizens and take action against those who perpetrate such crimes.