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Religious minorities and the promise of equal rights

Pakistan Published 20 October 2026, 05:10 · archived 20 Oct 2026

EDITORIAL: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s latest report on freedom of religion or belief presents a sobering picture of the challenges confronting religious minorities. While recent legislation offers grounds for cautious optimism, the report highlights a persistent gap between legal guarantees and everyday realities. Protecting minorities is not merely a matter of legislative compliance; it is a fundamental test of the state’s commitment to justice, equality before law and democratic citizenship. The failure to constitute the National Commission for Minorities, despite the passage ...

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