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Pakistan: Thousands including minority Hindus protest against "dacoit rule
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Thousands of citizens took out a peace procession and staged a sit-in at Ghantaghar Chowk in Kandhkot town on the second consecutive day in protest against police’s failure to recover the hostages, including several members of the minority Hindu community in Pakistan’s Sukkur, Dawn reported
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Ahmadiyya worship places 'desecrated' by police in Pakistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the minorities continue to live miserable lives, in another incident, the police allegedly desecrated two Ahmadiyya worship places in Gujrat and Sheikhupura districts of Pakistan in the last two days, reported Dawn.
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Madrassas linked to anti-national activities to be shut down: UP Minister
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Minorities Welfare Minister Dharmpal Singh on Thursday said that Madrassas (Islamic educational institutions) linked to anti-national activities will be shut down.
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Streets turn colorful as 20th series of Gaijatra Pride parade takes place
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Hundreds of sexual minorities in Nepal on Thursday paraded across Kathmandu in commemoration of their deceased colleagues in the past year.
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Overseas Pakistanis urge President Alvi to punish those involved in Jaranw
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Overseas Pakistani Christian Alliance (OPCA) condemned the Jaranwala incident in which 19 churches and multiple houses were gutted in a suspected arson by a mob and urged the government to punish those who are responsible for this crime.
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Pakistan: HRCP raise questions about attacks on minorities, weakening of p
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) during a conference on Monday raised concerns over the condition and incidents of attacks on minorities as well as the “hybrid plus state” model” weakening the political parties in Pakistan.
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Pakistan uses blasphemy laws to target minorities: Report
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As an angry mob, motivated by blasphemy claims, set fire to churches and wreaked havoc on Christian homes in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad recently, this incident in particular reminds everyone of another distressing chapter in Pakistan's history.
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Delegation of Pakistani Christians convenes meeting at Pak Embassy in Rome
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In a pivotal event, a delegation of Pakistani Christians convened a significant meeting at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rome on Saturday.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns OIC's visit to China's East Turkistan
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
On August 17, a delegation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) led by Ambassador Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, arrived in China to meet with China’s Vice Foreign Minister, Deng Li, and other CCP officials. The delegation will also visit East Turkistan to “observe the living conditions
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Pakistan: Minorities' alliance blames state for Jaranwala violence
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
MAP Chairman Akmal Bhatti while addressing a press conference said that the minorities had always played their role in the progress of the country but Pakistan had always denied their fundamental rights since 1947.
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Pakistan: Damages suffered due to Jaranwala blasphemy incident amount to P
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the Jaranwala blasphemy incident, the damages suffered due to the burning of churches and the houses of minorities has been estimated to be Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 67 million, reported Dawn.
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Fostering harmony in Kashmir: Jugmeet Kaur Bali's recognised for empowerin
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Jugmeet Kaur Bali, a resilient Kashmiri Sikh woman, has not only triumphed over adversity but has also dedicated her life to uplifting the voices of minority employees and nurturing an atmosphere of peace and harmony in Kashmir valley.
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