Christian Family Seeks Justice After Mysterious Death of Pakistani Driver

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent

LAHORE, PAKISTAN (Worthy News) – The grieving family of a Christian man in Pakistan demanded justice Monday after what relatives described as his mysterious disappearance and tragic death in a case that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and members of the country’s Christian minority.

In comments shared with Worthy News, family members said Fiaz Masih, a Christian resident of Lahore, went missing while working as a driver for a private rent-a-car company where he had been employed for several years.

According to relatives, Masih left Lahore on February 9, 2026, accompanying passengers to Tando Adam, a city in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. They said he remained in contact with his family until February 11, when his phone suddenly became unreachable.

The family alleges that despite efforts to locate him and file a missing-person report, they faced delays in obtaining assistance from authorities.

Weeks later, after repeated appeals and inquiries, relatives received news that Masih’s body had been discovered in Sindh.

BODY FOUND IN SINDH

Family members claim the body showed signs of torture and that his hands and feet were bound when it was found.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and authorities have not publicly announced any suspects or a motive.

Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of advocacy group LEAD Ministries, called on Pakistani authorities to conduct an immediate, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding Masih’s death.

“The family of Fiaz Masih has suffered unimaginable pain,” Amanat told Worthy News.

“They have waited for months for answers and justice. We call upon the Government of Pakistan, law enforcement agencies, and human rights institutions to ensure a thorough and independent investigation. No family should be left without answers, and no victim should be denied justice,” he added.

CALLS FOR JUSTICE

Amanat urged Pakistan’s government, senior police officials, and human rights bodies to ensure that anyone responsible for wrongdoing is brought before the courts.

He also noted that Christians and other religious minorities often face difficulties obtaining equal protection under the law and securing justice when crimes are committed against them.

Pakistan is ranked eighth on the 2026 World Watch List compiled by the Christian advocacy organization Open Doors, which tracks countries where Christians face the most severe persecution and discrimination because of their faith.

The Islamic nation of more than 240 million people is about 96 percent Muslim. Open Doors cites factors including what it describes as Islamic oppression, misuse of blasphemy laws, discrimination, bonded labor, forced conversions, and violence against Christians and other religious minorities.

Most of Pakistan’s estimated 4.8 million Christians live in Punjab province, while advocacy groups have identified Sindh as a hotspot for bonded labor and abuses affecting minority communities.

CHRISTIANS FACE PRESSURE

Christian leaders say incidents involving violence, discrimination, and alleged abuses against minority communities continue to raise concerns despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom.

As the family mourns the loss of Fiaz Masih, relatives continue to appeal for truth, accountability, and justice.

LEAD Ministries said it would continue monitoring the case as part of its efforts to document violence, discrimination, and persecution affecting Christians in Pakistan.

For now, family members say they are left waiting for answers about what happened to a husband, family member, and worker who never returned home from what began as a routine work assignment.

“We only want the truth,” relatives said. “We want justice for Fiaz.”

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