Under the ominous shadow of death threats from Islamist extremists, the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (Aug. 22) reluctantly retracted part of a ruling that had recognized the religious freedom of an Ahmadi, a decision that will inevitably fuel further persecution of religious minorities, sources lamented. The court’s capitulation to […]
Despite concerted efforts by the Pakistani government and Islamist groups to suppress protest rallies and marches, Christians across several cities mobilized in significant numbers on August 11 to commemorate National Minorities Day. They called for an end to religious intolerance and the misuse of blasphemy laws. In 2009, the Pakistani government […]
In a tragic and heartbreaking incident in central Pakistan, unknown attackers brutally gunned down a member of the minority Ahmadi community on Saturday. This heinous act took place amid a rising tide of violence against this long-persecuted group. The shooting occurred in the Gujarat district of Punjab, the most populous province […]