14/04/2026
Peaceful Gathering for Justice – Maria Shahbaz Case
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace organised a peaceful gathering on April 13, 2026, in response to the unjust verdict by the Federal Constitutional Court in the case of Maria Shahbaz.
The event was honoured by the presence of distinguished guests including His Excellency
Archbishop Benny Mario Travas, other speakers Roma Mushtaq Matto, Zahid Farooq, Advocate Sohan khan, and safina Javed other notable figures.
Representatives from various religious, political, and social organisations, along with pastors, fathers, sisters, and members of the Christian community across Karachi, actively participated. School teachers professionals, and welfare organisations also showed strong solidarity.
The gathering was conducted peacefully under the leadership of Fr. Shazad Arshad, Director of CCJP, and led by Kashif Javed, Coordinator of CCJP Karachi.
Among other attendees were community leaders including Aamir Roger, Pastor Amjad Farooq, Mushtaq matto, Munawar John,Sister Catherine Qaiser, Dr Naseem Qaiser, Patrick, Advocate Rizwan, Fr Saleem Amir,
Human rights defenders of CCJP Karachi, and Peace Ambassador Saima Naseem Qaiser, who also contributed toorganisingg the event.
The gathering reflected unity, peace, and a collective voice for justice.