The violence against minorities, including Christians, Ahmadis, and Hindus, in Pakistan reached alarming levels in 2024. In this episode of New Wave Global, host Rabia Mehmood is joined by Cecil Shane Chaudhry, Deputy Team Lead for South Asia at CSW-UK, to discuss the status of religious freedoms and discrimination in Pakistan. Chaudhry begins by highlighting the hopes associated with the new government after the February elections and a few steps taken by provincial governments in Punjab and Sindh. However, he notes that the spike in violence and the lack of accountability for perpetrators overshadowed the few positive policies adopted by authorities. The discussion also delves into the deep-rooted challenges of delayed justice in blasphemy cases, which often result in prolonged suffering for victims. Chaudhry further examines the surge in violence targeting vulnerable communities and the state's responsibility in addressing religious extremism. Tune in for more.
Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws | Delayed Justice for Christians, Ahmadis, Hindus & Other Minorities
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