Freedom of Religion and Belief
PAKISTAN: USCIRF “particularly concerned” about mistreatment of Hazaras and Ahmadis A November 6 statement castigates the repatriation of Afghan members of religious minorities and the continued persecution of the Ahmadis. by Marco Respinti Bitter Winter (08.11.2023)...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
PAKISTAN: Christian couple granted bail in blasphemy case: ‘Landmark decision’ By Anugrah Kumar Christian Post (23.10.2023) – A Pakistani court has granted bail to a Christian couple accused of blasphemy, citing insufficient evidence. A rights group has called...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
PAKISTAN: Presbyterian pastor survives assassination attempt after erasing Islamic writings from church wall CLAAS (05.09.2023) – On September 3rd, a disturbing incident unfolded in Faisalabad, casting a spotlight on the vulnerability of religious minorities in...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Photo: Arrested: Shiite cleric Agha Baqir Al Hussaini. From Facebook. PAKISTAN: Leading Shiite cleric arrested based onn new blasphemy law “Bitter Winter” correctly predicted that new penalties against those who “offend the wives and companions of the Prophet” were...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
PAKISTAN: Religious intolerance is burning Pakistan The recent mob violence against Christian minorities in Punjab province is just the latest reminder of how deep and wide the roots of religious intolerance have grown. By Mariyam Suleman Anees The Diplomat...