Atrocity on Pakistani Minorities: Pakistan is notorious worldwide for its atrocities against its religious minorities, including Hindu and Christian communities. This action has displeased the Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Find out what he said to Pakistan on this matter.
New York: It’s no secret that minorities in Pakistan, including Hindu, Sikh, and Christian communities, are discriminated against not only by ordinary citizens but also by the government. Now, a US lawmaker has also taken notice of this government’s actions. He has expressed concern over the government’s discriminatory policies against minorities and the suppression of their religious freedom. Pakistan’s top human rights organization released a report earlier this year, stating that there has been a disturbing increase in violence against minorities in Pakistan. Hindu and Christian girls are being forcibly converted, and minor girls are being married without their families’ consent. The number of such cases has risen sharply. Senator Jim Risch, Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, criticized Pakistan in a social media post.
US Senator criticized Pakistan in this way
Senator Jim Risch posted on X, “The Pakistani government continues to suppress the religious freedom of minority communities by implementing blasphemy laws and other discriminatory policies.” The atmosphere of intolerance often remains unchecked here due to mob violence, hate speech, arbitrary arrests and forced conversions.
The Pakistani government continues to suppress religious freedom for minority groups by imposing blasphemy law and other discriminatory policies. An atmosphere of intolerance including mob violence, hate speech, arbitrary arrests, and forced conversions often remains unchecked.
— Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman (@SenateForeign) November 25, 2025
Human Rights Commission Exposes Pakistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released a report in August titled “Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25.” It highlighted cases of repression against minority groups within Pakistan, particularly Ahmadis, Hindus, and Christians. The report stated that mob lynchings of minorities on charges of blasphemy have increased.
Shahbaz Government Bows to Extremists
The report also acknowledged an increase in hate speech, ranging from threats against the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to public condemnation of elected representatives. The report stated that this undermines citizens’ rights and emboldens extremist elements. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan urged the Shahbaz Sharif government to establish an inquiry into blasphemy.
