Violence, Discrimination Against Hindus in Sindh Underreported: HRCP

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s fact-finding study Exodus: Is the Hindu Community Leaving Sindh? – has underscored the state’s failure to protect a vulnerable minority, with many Hindu families compelled to migrate not only in connection with faith-based violence but also

Ways Discussed To Ensure Equitable Treatment To Minorities

HYDERABAD: Speakers at the concluding session of a workshop here on 14th January discussed key legal protections, human rights mechanisms and enforcement strategies to promote equitable treatment for minorities. The workshop was aimed at enhancing capacity of Sindh government officials to safeguard

Bodies Of Farmer, Three Children Found Hanging From Tree

UMERKOT: The bodies of a 32-year-old man and his three children aged between four and eight were found hanging from a tree near Palli Morr (turning) within the jurisdiction of the Bodar Farm police station of Umerkot district late on the 4th

Forced Conversion Forbidden In Islam: Zakir Naik

KARACHI: Renowned scholar Dr Zakir Naik has said that forced conversion of religion is strictly forbidden in Islam. He said this while speaking at a programme held at Sindh Governor House on the evening of October 3rd. Governor Kamran Tessori, consuls general

16 Registrars Appointed To Register Hindu, Sikh Marriages

SUKKUR: Sixteen marriage registrars have been appointed to register the marriages of Hindu and Sikh communities under the Hindu Marriage Act 2018. These registrars were awarded certificates at a ceremony organised by the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) at its Sukkur office

Awareness Campaign On Minorities’ Rights Launched

KARACHI: The Legal Aid Society (LAS) and Bond Advertising have joined hands to launch an awareness campaign on rights of religious minority communities (RMCs). According to a press release issued here on September 13, Awaz Sub Ki (The Voice of All) promotes

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