London, July 1 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, citing campaigns demanding the closure of Ahmadi mosques, criminal prosecutions under the country’s discriminatory blasphemy and anti-Ahmadi laws, economic boycotts, grave desecrations and targeted killings.Expressing grave concern, the UK-based International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) said that the recent developments in Pakistan reflect the …
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London, June 5 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan during the Eid-ul-Adha celebration this year, accusing authorities of intensifying surveillance, arrests, and restrictions targeting Ahmadis. Expressing grave concern, the UK-based International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) said that Pakistani authorities, alongside the extremist groups across several regions in the country, intensified measures …
London, May 26 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Tuesday strongly condemned the desecration of the Ahmadiyya place of worship by local authorities and the assault on an Ahmadi individual in Pakistan’s Sindh province, warning that the targeting of Ahmadiyya worship sites under extremist pressure reflects deepening intolerance in the country.Expressing grave concern, the UK-based International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) states that the incident is part of a continuing …
Colombo, April 23 (IANS) The Christian community in Pakistan continues to face severe discrimination, untouchability and oppression due to persistent misuse of blasphemy laws, societal intolerance and recurrent mob violence while state response has been inadequate, with little accountability for perpetrators, a report has stated. As minorities, Christians face many challenges in Pakistan, from experiencing discrimination every day to the threat of deadly violence. On April 11, a 25-year-old Chri…
London, April 19 (IANS) The Premier League has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso on social media, reiterating that discrimination has no place in football or wider society and warning of the strongest possible consequences for offenders.“Discriminatory abuse has absolutely no place in football or wider society. Anybody who chooses to abuse others is not welcome in our game, and they are not a true fan,” the Premier League said in a stateme…
Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Monday highlighted that members of the Ahmadi community were once again prevented from offering Eid prayers in several districts of Pakistan’s Punjab province — turning what should have been a “moment of unity” into yet another instance of exclusion.According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), police deployments, administrative barriers, and the looming threat of legal consequences ensured that gatherings were either disrupted…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging that persons with hearing and speech disabilities are being denied access to life insurance benefits due to the refusal of insurance companies to extend coverage to them.According to the complaint received by the Commission, individuals with such disabilities are unable to avail themselves of life insurance policies, raising concerns over discriminatory practices within the insuran…
Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s non-Sunni Muslim communities — including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Ahmadis — have been subjected to discrimination for decades, often treated as second-class citizens through various subtle and overt ways. Their concentration in sanitation work and limited representation in other professions is not coincidental but stems from entrenched social hierarchies reinforced by Pakistani government actions, a report mentioned.By normalising the link between …
Washington, March 21 (IANS) The Trump administration sued Harvard University over alleged antisemitism, marking an escalation from the federal government after months of stalled negotiations between the two sides.The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, accused the Ivy League university of violating the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli people and turning “a blind eye” to antisemitism and discrimination against Jews and Israelis, Xinhua news ag…
London, March 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s systemic denial of justice for survivors of gender-based violence goes beyond procedural failure, exposing deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes and administrative failures embedded in the country’s governance structures. When victims are ignored, dissuaded, and denied fair hearings, justice becomes an empty promise — one that perpetuates violence and marginalisation, a report has detailed.“Patriarchy in Pakistan is not merely a social attitude but a …