A medical certificate puts again the Pakistani Hindu girl at risk of being delivered back to the man who forcibly converted her to Islam, raped, and “married” her.
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Pakistan: Police Attacks Ahmadi Mosque in Gujranwala
In Baghbanpura, in the urban area of Gujranwala, Punjab, the Ahmadis covered decorative minarets with an iron sheet to make them invisible. It was not enough.
Pakistanis Accused of Blasphemy Persecuted Abroad as Well
Blogger Ahmed Waqas Goraya now lives in the Netherlands. He says the long arm of Pakistan is coming for him—and many others.
Pakistan: An Islamic Republic with a Diplomatic Sexual Abuse Problem
After International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, a reflection on recent incidents involving Pakistani male diplomats.
Ahmadi Graves Desecrated in Pakistan—Again
Dead or alive, members of the religious minority continue to be persecuted.
Pakistan: Ahmadis Booked Even for Their First Names
An Ahmadi lawyer was told he cannot use the prefix “Syed” because it is reserved for orthodox Muslims.
Joyland: The Strange Case of an Award-Winning Movie from Lahore Banned in Lahore
The Pakistani film has met with critical acclaims. Punjab banned it claiming it promotes homosexuality, although the story is more complicated.
Sara Taseer: Daughter of Assassinated Pakistani Politician Refuses to Sign Anti-Ahmadi Passport Statement
In Pakistan, Muslims to get a passport should state they are not Ahmadis. The daughter of the Punjab Governor killed for his support of Asia Bibi didn’t.
Court Determines Chanda Maharaj is 16, But Does Not Allow Her to Go Home
Doctors confirmed that the Hindu girl kidnapped in Pakistan is a minor and freed her from her “husband.” But she was sent to a shelter home.
Pakistan: More Kidnapping, Forced Conversions of Hindu Girls
While protests for Chanda Mahraj continue, not even being married keeps young women from religious minorities safe from abduction.