A controversial court decision in Sindh shows that the problem of forced conversions has not been solved.
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Pakistan: Report Claims Religious Minorities’ Situation Is Becoming Worse
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan notes that discrimination, forced conversion, blasphemy accusations, and violent attacks increased in 2023 and 2024.
Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer
Reportedly, Samsoon Javed was told he could either surrender his religion or his job. His mother suspects the real story may be even worse.
Pakistan Raises Minimum Marriage Age for Christians to 18: Good—But
An old colonial law finally goes away, but what is needed is protection from forced conversion.
Pakistan: Christians Call for a National Day Against Abduction and Forced Conversion of Girls
Protestants and Catholics will unite on May 26 to ask for an end to the kidnapping, forced conversion to Islam, and forced marriage of young women from minority religions.
The UN Condemns Pakistan Again for the Abductions and Forced Conversion and Marriages of Christian and Hindu Girls
On April 11, 2024, a forceful statement urged Pakistani authorities to respect their international obligations.
What Will Happen to Jiji Bheel? 11-Year-Old Hindu Girl Kidnapped, Rescued, but Not Safe
In yet another case of abduction for forced conversion to Islam and marriage, the police freed the girl but her future fate remains unclear.
Sunita Marshall: Pakistani Media Pressuring Catholic Actress to Convert to Islam
Sunita Marshall has been happily married to Muslim actor Hassan Ahmed for 14 years. He is now under pressure too.
Pakistan, Hindu Girl Meena Kohli Abducted for the Second Time
She escaped from forced conversion and marriage after 14 months. She has now been abducted again
Pakistan: Another Sikh Man Killed in a Hate Crime in Peshawar
Shopkeeper Manmohan Singh was assassinated last week. Two days before, hakim Tarlok Singh barely escaped.