Express Tribune: A recent protest against Ahmadis in Rawalpindi was an act of harassment and in clear violation of the constitutional rights of Pakistanis, said a press release issued by Insani Haqooq Ittehad (IHI).
Under Article 20 of the Constitution, every citizen has the freedom to profess, practice and propagate their religion, said the press release.
The network, which represents over 30 rights-based civil society organisations, urged all citizens to “unite in condemning this terrorising act in the strongest manner”.
“Our public response is the only way to curb these tendencies of religious vigilantism in our society,” the statement read.
The IHI also called upon the Chief Justice to take suo motu action against the parties that organised the rally.
On January 29, over 5,000 people from various religious parties including Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Jamaat-e-Islami, Sipah-e-Sahaba and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat gathered near a local hospital in Rawalpindi to protest against Ahmadis’ preaching and worshipping in the area.
Categories: Asia, Human Rights, Human values, Pakistan, Terrorism
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All Global Village Government’s Commanders, Presidents and Chief Justices,
The Messenger of Islam has guided mankind to practice good vs bad deeds. Praying is a good deed. Praying in the prayer places is the right of every believing men and women. It is the duty of all Government’s Commanders, Presidents and Chief Justices to support all Minority Communities and let them pray according to their faith. Moreover Ahmadiyya Muslim community International memebrs are requested to help their Pakistani Ahmadi Muslim Brothers in this criticle situation and defend together now. Thanks
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Munawar Ahmad Bajwa