CM promises ensuring freedom of worship to minorities

LAHORE, Mar 31 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasised the importance of ensuring freedom of worship and providing complete protection to all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs. According to handout issued here on Sunday, she was addressing the Easter ceremony in Sheikhupura. The CM vowed to take a firm stand against… Continue reading CM promises ensuring freedom of worship to minorities

Minorities demand protection of inheritance rights by amending Succession Act 1925

PESHAWAR, Mar 24 (APP):The minority communities while highlighting challenges they face in fulfilment of religious obligation of equal distribution of assets among family members of deceased due to lack of inheritance laws for Non-Muslim citizens, have demanded protection of their basic rights through enactment of Succession Act 1925 with amendments. The demand was made during… Continue reading Minorities demand protection of inheritance rights by amending Succession Act 1925

Massive turnout of minorities witnesses in constituency 47

ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP):In constituencies 47 and 48 massive turnout of minorities was witnessed on Thursday as many persons with disabilities (PWDs) came out of their houses to cast votes. According to the presiding officer of the constituency of 47, the turnout of the females was almost 60 percent and the women cast their votes… Continue reading Massive turnout of minorities witnesses in constituency 47

Governor seeks compliance over 2% admission quota for minorities in universities

PESHAWAR, Feb 03 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali has issued directives to all public sector varsities for sharing compliance over a two percent quota for minorities in the province. He issued these directives during a meeting held at Governor House with a delegation of Civil Society Organization (CSO) representatives under the chairmanship of… Continue reading Governor seeks compliance over 2% admission quota for minorities in universities

Governor for ensuring compliance of 2% admission quota for minorities in public sector varsities

PESHAWAR, Jan 24 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali has said that compliance over two percent minority quota for minorities in public sector universities of the province will be ensured. He expressed these views during a meeting recently held at Governor House with a delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) representatives under the chairmanship of… Continue reading Governor for ensuring compliance of 2% admission quota for minorities in public sector varsities

Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya and urged the international community to take cognizance of the growing Islamophobia, hate speech and hate crimes in India. “The United Nations and other relevant… Continue reading Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

Aneeq Ahmad for establishing harmony based society

‘Minorities must be treated with kindness’,says CM

LAHORE, Dec 25 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that minorities must be treated with kindness as per the teachings of our beloved Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He said this while addressing a prayer ceremony held at Cathedral Chruch here. CM extended Christmas greeting to christian community. Mohsin… Continue reading ‘Minorities must be treated with kindness’,says CM

Minorities enjoy political, economic, social rights in Pakistan: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has said that minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan. “Our religion, Islam fully recognizes and protects the rights of minorities. The Government of Pakistan provides equal opportunities to all citizens irrespective of their colour, class and creed,’… Continue reading Minorities enjoy political, economic, social rights in Pakistan: President

Minorities play a vital role in the development of the country; Dr Jamal

RAWALPINDI, Dec 10 (APP):Caretaker Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Health and Population Welfare Punjab Dr Jamal Nasir on Sunday said that minorities played a vital role in the development and progress of the country and were an integral part of the society. He expressed these views while addressing a function organized in connection with… Continue reading Minorities play a vital role in the development of the country; Dr Jamal

Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday urged the Indian government to ensure the safety, security, and protection of minorities, particularly Muslims and their places of worship. The Foreign Office in a statement issued on the 31st anniversary of the demolition of the historic Babri Mosque said the day was a sad reminder where a… Continue reading Pakistan asks India to ensure safety of minorities particularly Muslims

Minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan: Caretaker PM

ISLAMABAD, Sept 11 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday reiterated that minorities enjoyed equal rights in Pakistan and assured them of complete protection of their rights and security. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian community that called on him. Caretaker Minister for Human Rights… Continue reading Minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan: Caretaker PM

PM Kakar reiterates govt’s resolve to protect minorities

JARANWALA , Aug 21 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Monday assured all the minority communities in the country that the government was committed to protect their lives and properties, and the perpetrators of heinous attacks against them would be brought to justice. Addressing a gathering of the Christian community members, he said,… Continue reading PM Kakar reiterates govt’s resolve to protect minorities

Pakistan determined to protect rights of religious minorities: FO

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said Pakistan was fully determined to protect and promote the constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms of the individuals belonging to religious minorities. In a statement, she said as a country of law and constitution, Pakistan could not accept the intolerant and violent acts on… Continue reading Pakistan determined to protect rights of religious minorities: FO

PM “gutted” by attack on minorities in Jaranwala; assures stern action

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that he was “gutted” by the visuals coming from Jaranwala involving the attack on minorities, assuring that strict action would be taken against law violators. “I am gutted by the visuals coming out of Jaranwala, Faisalabad. Stern action would be taken against those… Continue reading PM “gutted” by attack on minorities in Jaranwala; assures stern action

President reiterates govt’s resolve to protect religious, political, social rights of minorities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday acknowledged the important role of the minorities in development of the country. Highlighting the role of the minorities in nation-building, he said the Constitution guaranteed political, economic and social rights to all citizens irrespective of their religious beliefs or race. In a message on the occasion… Continue reading President reiterates govt’s resolve to protect religious, political, social rights of minorities

Authoritarianism, persecution of minorities put India at risk of tearing apart

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): The state-sponsored persecution of minorities and mob violence has put the Narendra Modi’s India of today at the risk of tearing itself apart. The hate crimes and violence against minorities including Muslims, Christians, Dalit and others were on constant surge being provoked by ruling BJP leaders, backed the discriminatory legislation and… Continue reading Authoritarianism, persecution of minorities put India at risk of tearing apart

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said that religious freedom in India had “significantly worsened” during 2021 as approximately one-third of India’s 28 states limit or prohibit religious conversion, in violation of global human rights treaties. “In 2021, religious freedom conditions in India significantly worsened. During the… Continue reading India’s anti-conversion laws violate HR treaties; create impunity for anti-minorities violence: USCIRF report

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