Minority Representation Through the Lens of Census Data
By: Azam Mairaj According to the records of the Ministry of Statistics, the total minority population in West Pakistan was 970,476 in the 1951 census, out of which 369,831 were…
Shahbaz Bhatti: A Legacy That Refuses to Die
By: Kashif Nawab Shahbaz Bhatti was a fearless advocate for democracy and religious freedom in Pakistan, dedicating his life to defending the rights of minorities in a country where intolerance…
Minorities, Women, and Children Face Persistent Rights Challenges in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. This…
Are Minority Populations in Pakistan Being Accurately Reflected?
By: Mariam Mairaj The underreported issue of “paper genocide”—the alleged systematic undercounting of Christian and Scheduled Caste Hindu populations in Pakistan’s national census—has sparked concern among minority rights activists. At…
Bishop Azad Marshall Appeals to President for Religious Harmony After Dr. Zakir Naik’s Statements
Islamabad, October 21, 2024: The Christian community in Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the recent state visit of Dr. Zakir Naik, citing distress over his public statements which they…
Two Christian Sisters Granted Bail in Blasphemy Cases, Activists Highlight Misuse of Laws
News Desk Toba Tek Singh, October 2024: A court in Toba Tek Singh has granted bail to Saima and Sonia, two Christian women who were wrongfully accused of blasphemy two…
World Watch List 2024 and Pakistan’s Christian Community
News Desk In its latest release of the World Watch List for 2024, globally renowned organization Open Doors sheds light on the alarming challenges faced by Christians in Pakistan, ranking…
“Minority Alliance Pakistan Addresses Election Concerns, Calls for Political Reforms”
News Desk The Minority Alliance Pakistan (MAP), voiced concerns about the systematic neglect of minority rights in major political party manifestos during a press conference held on January 18. Chairman…