Pakistan’s persecution of the Ahmadi community was exposed during Eid, showing it’s not just by fringe groups but a systemic issue, as per a report. Despite Pakistan’s claims of tolerance, Eid in Punjab saw attacks on the minority’s right to pray. The report highlighted the challenges faced by the Ahmadiyya community, including legal harassment and restrictions on religious practices.
In Punjab, police disrupted Ahmadi prayer sites during Eid, emphasizing the lack of safety even within closed doors. Instances in Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Sargodha were cited where congregational prayers were stopped, locations were monitored, and worship places were sealed off. The report also mentioned how bar associations urged authorities to treat Ahmadi religious practices as criminal, further exacerbating the situation.
The report pointed out that these actions were not isolated, with legal bodies and politicians contributing to the discrimination against Ahmadis. India’s remarks at the UN General Assembly on combating Islamophobia highlighted the brutal repression faced by the Ahmadiyya community. The report concluded that the prevention of peaceful Eid prayers for Ahmadis reflects a system where discrimination is promoted, enforced, and overlooked.
