428Shares Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has issued a statement saying that it is ‘gravely concerned’ at the recent surge in blasphemy cases being registered against sectarian and religious minorities, particularly the Shia community, and the potential for ensuing sectarian violence. Anecdotal evidence suggests that over 40 such cases may have been […]
21SharesThe government has allowed Muharram processions and majalis to be held in the country with strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), after a meeting with the clerics. The SOPs were fianlised during a meeting of the clerics with President Dr Arif Alvi. On the occasion, Dr Alvi praised religious scholars for extending assistance to […]