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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Brutal shooting at Ahmadi worship site in Lahore reveals escalating hatred
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Condemning the assault, Ahmadiyya spokesperson Aamir Mahmood denounced the growing climate of hate and intolerance, stating that "continuous hate campaigns and incitement against Ahmadis" were fuelling such violent acts. He called on the government to act decisively against hate preachers an
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Pakistan under fire for systematic persecution of Ahmadis, Hindus, and Chr
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan continues to face global condemnation for its deep-rooted religious intolerance, as highlighted in a recent country update, citing the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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Pakistan fails its minorities: Hindu youth brutally beaten for eating at a
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the victim, identified as Dolat Bagri, had gone to a roadside eatery for lunch when the hotel owner and several others objected to his presence. The group reportedly tied Dolat's hands and feet with rope, beat him mercilessly, and looted Rs60,000 from his po
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Pakistan: Two years later, Jaranwala mob violence victims still await just
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Two years after the mob violence in Jaranwala, victims and rights activists say justice remains far from reality, with only one person convicted despite the scale of the tragedy. These concerns were highlighted at a conference on "Jaranwala tragedy of August 16, 202- Condition of minorities
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Geneva: Kashmiri activist raises concern over persecution of religious min
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, raised concerns about the ongoing persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan during an event at the Geneva Press Club.
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One year since Jaranwala attack, Pak minority Christians await justice
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The report released by the human rights watchdog commemorating the completion of one year of Pakistan's Jaranwala incident highlights that over 90 per cent of the suspects are still at large and trials have not started, leaving the Christian community in fear.
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Minorities in Pakistan encounter safety challenges, HRCP working group cal
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Minorities in Pakistan encounter numerous substantial challenges that affect their daily existence, safety, and prospects.
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Pakistan: Minorities Rights March held amid tight security in Karachi
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Karachi police took precautions to ensure the safety of participants in the Minorities Rights March 2024, held at Frere Hall on Sunday evening.
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan strongly condemns religious persecution of min
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has strongly condemned the religious persecutions of minorities in Pakistan and urged the next government to bring legislation of equal status for all communities.
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UN Human Rights chief alarmed by abuses against Afghans forced to leave Pa
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan ordered undocumented foreigners, including Afghans residing in Pakistan, to leave the country by a deadline of 1 November this year. Between 15 September and 11 November, over 327,000 people have arrived in Afghanistan from Pakistan, many compelled to leave out of fear of arrest.
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At UN Human Rights Council, India flags atrocities against minorities in P
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
At the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council, India came down hard on Pakistan for using the forum for their baseless allegations against New Delhi and also highlighted the prevailing atrocities against the minorities in the neighbouring country.
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