Hindraf to help challenge Perlis Islamic law
The NGO views the amendment on unilateral conversions as a deliberate attempt to defy the federal constitution and is oppressive to non-Muslim rights. Hindraf has urged non-Muslims in Perlis to…
Maria’s ‘CIA’ link echoes Hindraf’s ‘Tamil Tiger connection’
Human rights advocate Waythamoorthy says in acting against Hindraf, the authorities linked it to the Tamil Tigers but this was never proven. Bersih 2.0 chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah has reportedly…
Hindraf: BN sponsors anti-Bersih ‘Makkal Sakthi’ group
Hindraf Makkal Sakthi chairman P Waythamoorthy is seeing red on a Barisan Nasional (BN) friendly party, clad in orange, and allegedly misleading the public on Bersih 5. “The people should…
Christian educationist demands for a safer Pakistan for minorities
Prominent Pakistani Christian educationist Professor Anjum James Paul said that Pakistan is becoming increasingly dangerous for minorities. He said that situation is worsening not only for Christians but for Hindus,…
Sindh Governor returns Minorities Bill against forced conversion
Pakistani Hindus visit a temple in Karachi in this November 24, 2016 file photo. In a setback to Hindus and other minority religious communities in Pakistan, Sindh Governor Justice (retd)…
Lahore: Christians proffer their demands, call for separate electorate
January 17, 2017 Pakistani Christians put forth their demands calling for a separate electorate. During a “Christian Leadership Conference,” Christian leaders unanimously agreed upon five demands. The resolution was signed…
Sindh govt to award BB educational scholarship to minorities: Khattumal
Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister on Minorities Affairs, Khattumal Jeewan said that the minorities department has decided to award Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Educational Scholarships for intelligent and needy students.…
Pakistan: How the blasphemy laws enable abuse
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used against religious minorities and others who are the target of false accusations, while emboldening vigilantes prepared to threaten or kill the accused, a new Amnesty International report says today. “There is overwhelming evidence…
Minorities and politics
By:DailyTimes11-Jan-17 The total minorities vote bank in Pakistan has increased from 2.77 million in the 2013 elections to 2.99 million at present, with certain districts in Sindh and Punjab having…
Former Christian lawmaker laments revocation of Minorities Protection Bill
January 10, 2017 Former Christian lawmaker Saleem Khurshid Khokhar laments the revocation of Minorities Protection Bill by Sindh government. The bill prohibited forced conversions and carried punishment for those found…