Pakistan is a country in which the Constitution guarantees all the fundamental rights to its citizens. Especially when we talk about the basic rights of minorities in Pakistan, so the purpose is to provide them religious freedom, equal access to services and cultural preservation. The Constitution of Pakistan and laws provide a framework for protecting […]
Minorities in Pakistan
Pakistan, EU team up to strengthen minority rights
The European Union has launched a major initiative to strengthen the rights and inclusion of religious minorities in Pakistan. The project, titled “Together for Tolerance: Strengthening Minority Rights and Inclusion,” is being implemented in Punjab and Sindh. It is led by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) in partnership with the Centre for Social […]
From the streets of Faisalabad – a story of discrimination, minorities and the state
A 14-year-old Christian girl was abducted and gang-raped in Faisalabad by people last week. The gang-rape survivor alleges she was forced to recite the Kalma and convert to Islam. At her refusal, they shaved her head and physically tortured her. This isn’t the first case that is being reported from Faisalabad regarding forced conversions. […]
US report highlights oppression of minorities by banned outfits in Pakistan
The annual report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) claims that banned outfits are targeting minorities in Pakistan. The report stated ,“In 2017, religious minorities in Pakistan, including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Ahmadi continued to face attacks and discrimination from extremist groups and society at large.” It also added that in […]