The incident happened in the Rahim Yar Khan area, notorious for violence against religious minorities. Members from a Hindu family were beaten and tortured.
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The Persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan. 5. Why Ahmadis Cannot Vote
A perverse mechanism prevents members of the persecuted religion from voting, excluding them from the democratic process.
The Persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan. 4. “Democratic” Persecution
The worst court decision justifying the persecution of Ahmadis was rendered in 1993. Nor did the situation improve later.
The Persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan. 3. The Bhutto and Zia Years
Both the Islamic socialist Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the Muslim radical General Zia-ul-Haq enacted anti-Ahmadis law that are still in force.
The Persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan. 2. The Lahore Riots of 1953
The secular nature of Pakistan came immediately under attack by political Islam. 2,000 Ahmadis were slaughtered in the riots, until martial law was imposed.
The Persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan. 1. Who Are the Ahmadis?
Bitter Winter starts a series on the bloody repression of Ahmadis, a large religious minority in Pakistan, investigating why it is happening.
Khipro, Pakistan Hindu Temple Vandalized
To offend Pakistan Hindus even more deeply, the attack against the temple in Khipro was carried out in the day celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
Statue of First Sikh Maharaja Vandalized in Pakistan
The attack on the memorial of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the Lahore Fort generated widespread emotion in Pakistan and India.
Pakistan: Charges Against 8-Year-Old Dropped, Problems Remain
After international protests, Prime Minister intervenes and prosecution is stopped. But the boy is still at risk of private vendetta, and unjust laws remain.
Why an 8-Year-Old Can Be Tried for Blasphemy in Pakistan
Few realize that in the Pakistani Penal Code the minimum age for criminal responsibility in 7. A Hindu boy may face death penalty.