Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly condemned the killing of a Sikh couple who were reportedly serving as caretakers of a gurdwara in Mardan city of the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, saying that the incident has intensified concerns over the safety and security of religious minorities and their places of worship.The remarks came after unidentified assailants reportedly opened fire inside the gurdwara in the Babu Mohalla Khawaja Ganj Bazaar…
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Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has repeatedly expressed concern over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. However, meaningful change in Pakistan remains elusive despite years of warnings, recommendations, and expressions of concern. The international organisations must move beyond cautious rhetoric as turning a blind eye to the suffering of religious minorities in Pakistan does not serve justice or the values that the international community claims to hold, a re…
Hong Kong, May 28 (IANS) A UK-based Christian organisation and rights group has voiced concerns over the restrictions faced by Ahmadis on celebrating Eid al-Adha in Pakistan. Cecil Shane Chaudhry, South Asia Deputy Team Leader at the UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), condemned the restrictions imposed on Ahmadi community, terming it “unfortunate” that every year the Ahmadi community face such restrictions from non-state actors and state institutions, a report in Union of Catholic As…
Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Government in Pakistan’s Punjab province has deferred its plan to restore original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore apparently after facing a massive backlash from “extremist elements”, local media reported on Tuesday. In March, the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LHAR) presided over by province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif had decided to restore original historical names of roads and streets in…
Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation in Pakistan has raised grave concerns over the persistence of child marriage across the country’s Punjab province, warning that discriminatory laws and entrenched social norms continue to deny countless girls their childhood, education, and basic rights. Citing Pakistan’s Bureau of Statistics, the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM) said on Friday that 15 per cent of children in Punjab province are married before turning 18, describin…
Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Tuesday warned that escalating persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan is no longer a “quiet crisis” but a glaring indictment of both national failure and global indifference.According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), year after year, reports reflect the same grim pattern: “targeted violence, systemic discrimination, and a justice system that too often turns away from those most in need of protection”, with the …
Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Friday highlighted a disturbing pattern of violence against women, citing 6,543 cases of gender-based violence reported last year.According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), the violence against women recorded in 2025 rose sharply from 5,253 in 2024—a 25 per cent increase in just one year.“This is not just a trend; it is a warning. It signals that despite laws, policies, and public discourse, women across the countr…
Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Wednesday brought to light the brutal killing of a young Hindu businessman in Pakistan’s Sindh, raising concerns about the safety of the minority communities across the country. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), Vishal Kumar was shot dead in “cold blood” in Sukkur city of Sindh in front of horrified onlookers. It noted that the killing took place in broad daylight, leaving the city gripped in fear and he…
Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Tuesday strongly condemned the forced conversion and marriage of a minor Hindu girl in Pakistan’s Sindh province, raising concerns over the safety of the minority communities across the country. According to the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), Pooja, a ninth-grade girl and daughter of Ramsun Thakur, was allegedly abducted and thrust into a “nightmare” of forced conversion.The organisation claimed that she was renamed ‘Du…
Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) Family of Christian youth, who was shot dead at a local market in his village in Pakistan’s Punjab province, has demanded a speedy and fair investigation into the incident. Daud Masih (16) was shot dead at a local market in his village, Bhikhi, on April 8, a report detailed. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ghulam Ullah has said that police have arrested Muhammad Junaid as the prime suspect in the killing of Daud Masih. Although victim’s family expressed a sense of relief…