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Report Reveals Systemic Abuse of Religious Minorities in Pakistan

8/25/2025

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The National Commission for Justice and Peace report details abuse and discrimination against Christian and Hindu prisoners in Pakistan.
Legal barriers impeded the investigation, indicating systemic bias in the justice system.
The report urges reforms, legal aid for non-Muslim inmates, and enhanced protections for religious minorities.
It highlights media neglect regarding forced conversions and violence against minorities.
Pakistan is ranked eighth on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List for Christian persecution.

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The National Commission for Justice and Peace report details abuse and discrimination against Christian and Hindu prisoners in Pakistan.
Legal barriers impeded the investigation, indicating systemic bias in the justice system.
The report urges reforms, legal aid for non-Muslim inmates, and enhanced protections for religious minorities.
It highlights media neglect regarding forced conversions and violence against minorities.
Pakistan is ranked eighth on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List for Christian persecution.