In Pakistan, yet another case of the alleged abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of a 14-year-old Christian girl, Nisha Bibi, has once again intensified scrutiny of the country’s deeply troubling record on minority rights and the safety of vulnerable girls.
Human rights organisations argue that such cases are not isolated incidents but part of a recurring and disturbing pattern, where allegations of forged documentation, coercion, and police negligence routinely surface while accountability remains elusive.
International Desk: The alleged abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of a 14-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan has once again triggered strong criticism over the country’s treatment of minority communities and its failure to protect underage girls from exploitation and abuse. Human rights activists and church organisations say the case mirrors numerous others in which serious disputes have emerged over the alleged conversion and marriage of minor girls from minority backgrounds.
According to reports, 14-year-old Nisha Bibi was working as a domestic helper when she was allegedly taken away by a married Muslim man. Subsequently, documents reportedly emerged claiming her conversion to Islam and marriage.
The girl’s father, Abbas Masih, has strongly rejected these claims, stating that the family had no knowledge of any such documents. He insists that his daughter was a minor at the time and that the paperwork presented is false and does not reflect the reality of what occurred.
The family further alleges that police presented documents declaring the girl an adult and stating she had willingly converted and married. These claims have been firmly denied by the family, who are demanding an impartial and transparent investigation.
Human rights organisations say such cases repeatedly raise serious concerns over the manipulation of age records, absence of genuine consent, and the questionable authenticity of official documents, while victims’ families are often left without meaningful legal recourse.
The report also refers to another incident involving the alleged abduction of a 16-year-old Christian girl, Jia Liaqat. Her family claims that the investigation lacked seriousness and urgency, and that subsequent disputes also arose regarding her marriage.
Rights groups argue that Pakistan’s authorities must be held accountable for failing to ensure prompt police action, transparent legal procedures, and proper investigation of complaints filed by affected minority families.
