The report by the national human rights commission shows devastating results last year. Murders, rapes, abuses of the rights of adults and children, religious and ethnic minorities at risk, deportations and environmental disasters are only some of the terrible events that have struck the country and make it inhumane.
Yesterday's violence in Pakistan's economic capital exploded at the confrontation of two groups of demonstrators, made up of pro-Musharraf and anti-Musharraf lawyers. Buildings and buses have been burned: six of the victims died in the flames. According to analysts, there is a desire to discredit the new majority democratic coalition.
Jagdeesh Kumar was a young Hindu man who was killed by his Muslim co-workers. Like in cases involving Christian victims, blasphemy charges such as these conceal the persistent violation of religious minority rights.
The Masihi Aman Party along with members of the Sardogha District Council hand out gift packages to local needy families. Muslim politicians say Council sessions should open with readings from both the Qur‘an and the Bible, thus putting into practice true co-existence between religions.
In a press release the National Commission for Justice and Peace expresses appreciation for the efforts of the new government, urging it to uphold both an independent justice system and the principle of religious freedom. The Commission also urges ordinary citizens to help the government meet its challenges.
Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian who chairs the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance, was just elected to Pakistan’s National Assembly. In his maiden speech to the house he makes a plea for equal rights for the country’s non Muslim communities.
Farzana, aged 16, is accused of stealing from the Muslim family for which she works. The police arrested her, tortured her, and forced her to confess. Her father and three brothers were then arrested. 500 Christians have taken to the streets to protest, and the police are rounding them up. Now they are asking for justice.
On the occasion of Muhammad’s birthday, which fell in the middle of Holy Week, the Diocesan Commission for Interfaith Dialogue and the Ulama Council met to condemn violence done in the name of religion.
The first meeting for the 342 new parliamentarians: security and the independence of the judicial system are the hot topics. In spite of good electoral results on the local level, Christians obtained only three seats in the national chamber.
The death toll appears destined to rise. The first device – which targeted the federal police office – also damaged the Cathedral, the bishops residence, a Christian schools and the offices of Caritas.
On International Women's Day, experts highlight the difficult situation of women in Pakistan. Those who suffer sexual violence are arrested, and abuse in the workplace is frequent.
Police in Kabeer wala arrest the old believer, charging him with ripping and throwing pages of the Qur‘an on the ground.
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