A report reveals that Pakistan has witnessed a consistent exodus of minority populations, including the Christians, Hindus, and other communities, which reflects a broader pattern of fear and insecurity. Since 1947, religious minorities have faced persistent atrocities across the country, including social prejudice, institutional discrimination and targeted violence.
A report in the US-based ‘Global Strat View’ says that forced conversions, underage marriages, and inconsistent legal protections make minority girls question whether the constitution truly safeguards their rights. According to the report, several incidents of communal violence across Pakistan demonstrated a disturbing pattern of delayed or incomplete accountability. It added that a recent ruling by Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court in the case of minor Christian girl Maria Shahbaz in March illustrated the existing vulnerabilities when the court upheld her marriage and rejected a petition seeking her recovery. This case symbolises the broader insecurity many minorities face, despite being citizens, they feel they cannot rely on the state to protect their rights, safety, or dignity.
