An acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir while she was working at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan, in early June 2026 renewed concerns about women's safety in the country. The case sparked protests and calls for stronger legal protection. The incident sheds light on a broader reality: Pakistani women, especially those from religious minorities, face widespread abuse when they challenge traditional social expectations.
Greg Musselman of The Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports that many Christian girls are abducted and forced to marry against their will. "We know of so many young women and girls who have been abducted and are living in horrific situations right now, forced into marriage against their will." Despite the severity of the situation, there has been some progress: in 2026, Punjab province ratified the Domestic Violence Prevention and Protection Act.
Regarding the new law, Musselman expresses cautious hope: "The hope is also that this law will protect Christian girls from abduction, forced conversion and forced marriage." However, he warns that laws without consistent enforcement do not solve the problem. Until the authorities ensure the legislation is effective, vulnerable women from religious minorities remain at risk.
Pray that Pakistan's laws will be enforced and that the authorities will protect vulnerable women and girls. Pray that those responsible for abuse will be held accountable. Pray also that Pakistan will face greater international pressure to protect religious minorities, and that the gospel will transform the hearts of its people.
