Two years after Islamist mobs attacked Christians in Jaranwala, Punjab, hopes for justice remain slim, with advocates pointing to systemic failures in prosecution.

On 16th August 2023, more than 25 churches and 85 homes were ransacked after two Christian brothers were falsely accused of desecrating the Quran.

Despite nationwide condemnation and over 300 arrests, most suspects were released due to flawed investigations.

On the second anniversary, Christians in Jaranwala, Lahore, Karachi, and other cities held protests calling on the government to act.

Lala Robin Daniel, convener of the Victims Committee, urged peaceful demonstrations, telling Morning Star News: "We appeal to all Christians of Jaranwala to hold sit-in demonstrations in their streets till our demands are met by the government.

"We will remain peaceful and use social media to continue to remind the government that it owes us justice."

Samson Salamat of Rwadari Tehreek warned against attempts to divide the community and activists highlighted that government inaction and misuse of blasphemy laws leave Christians vulnerable.

Michelle Chaudhry, chair of the Cecil and Iris Chaudhry Foundation, called for urgent reforms and proper compensation for victims, saying: "Today, yet again, we call upon the government of Pakistan to ensure that all perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice, and that the survivors of Jaranwala receive a comprehensive rehabilitation, financial compensation and long-term support which they were promised."