Tag: Pakistan
Pakistan reinstates passport issuance for asylum seekers following backlash
"Pakistanis, regardless of their faith affiliations, flee to other countries when they feel insecure or are persecuted"
In Pakistan, Catholic commission promotes unity with Shiites in Karachi’s Ashura...
Observers and activists praised the initiative – a significant gesture of unity by Christians in a region often marked by violence
Pakistan raises marriage age for Christians to 18
The statement accompanying the bill noted the state's duty to protect children from exploitation and uphold their constitutional rights
Death of Christian teen in Lahore factory sparks outcry
Saeed appealed for prayers for the end of the ongoing persecution of Christians and for their safety in Pakistan
Arrest on blasphemy charges raises alarm in Lahore’s Christian community
The incident comes as Pakistan remains a focal point on international human rights platforms for its controversial blasphemy laws
Rights group calls for justice for 76-year-old Christian in Pakistan
"The growing militancy and intolerance in society must be addressed urgently by the state," Mughal emphasized.
Mob attacks Christian family in Pakistan over false blasphemy accusations
The incident occurred in the early morning when a mob invaded the home and shoe factory of Nazir Gill Masih in Gillwala Mujahid colony
Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis
Another critical factor is transmission constraints, which limit the flow of electricity through specific parts of the power grid
Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan
The women marchers of Islamabad’s Aurat March carried placards with messages of solidarity with oppressed communities
Pakistan’s WhatsApp death sentence case spotlights blasphemy law
Last year, at least 329 people were accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, the Lahore-based Centre for Social Justice said
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