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Blasphemy laws in Pakistan target religious minorities, GHRD to UN Human R
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the organisation Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) raised concerns over the continued misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and their impact on religious minorities.
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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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"The issue is coercion, not belief": Humanist Dina Perla Portnaar on blasp
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Portnaar addressed the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding religious legislation and the recent testimonies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran.
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"Blasphemy laws protect political power, not religion": Baha'i Representat
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
At a UNHRC event in Geneva, Simin Fahandej, Representative of the Baha'i International Community's UN Office, warned that blasphemy laws in Asia are often used to "protect political power" and "silence religious minorities." She noted these frameworks "frequently contradict international gua
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Supreme Court to begin final hearing of pleas challenging legality of CAA
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The petitioners challenging the CAA Act will be heard on May 5 and for half a day on May 6. The respondent Union Government, supporting the legislation, will present its arguments during the remaining half of May 6 and continue on May 7.
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Consultation on religious freedom in South Asia flags institutional gaps;
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The event featured in-depth discussions on the roles of institutions, justice delivery mechanisms, and the lived realities of religious minorities in South Asia. Speakers emphasised that while constitutional guarantees exist in countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, their effective imple
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International Conference highlights rising mob violence and attacks on rel
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Delivering the keynote, Dr. Anthonie Holslag highlighted the link between blasphemy laws and communal violence, describing it as a form of "creeping genocide."
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"Bangladesh has plunged into an age of terror...": Sheikh Hasina asks peop
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Blasting Interim Government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the country "has plunged into an age of terror" and "there is a treacherous plot to barter away the territory and resources of Bangladesh to foreign interests".
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Hindu man Shomir Das killed in Bangladesh, BJP's Amit Malviya says "Interi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, Malviya accused the interim government of failing to curb attacks on Hindus and other minorities, including Christians and Buddhists, and of not offering any reassurance to the affected communities.
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"Very painful": Assam BJP president condemns violence against Hindus in Ba
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Wednesday condemned the violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, saying it's "very painful" and demanded immediate action.
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HRFP condemns attack on kot Radha Kishan church, calls for justice and pre
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Naveed Walter, President of Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), demanded swift and transparent justice for the perpetrators. He stated that merely identifying suspects and registering a First Information Report (FIR) is insufficient. "Preventing such incidents in the future is equally import
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Bangladesh sports advisor "welcomes" BCB's decision to not send men's seni
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BCB has decided not to send its senior men's cricket team to India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India following a directors' meeting on Sunday, the Daily Star reported. This comes after pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after being "
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