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Dear United Nations,
I demand Pakistan repeal its discriminatory blasphemy laws and voter disenfranchisement laws. These laws stifle free thought and free discussion, encourage violence and oppression, and promote conditions favorable to extremists and terrorism.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is among 166 nations that have signed and ratified the ICCPR. Since signing the ICCPR in 2008 and ratifying it in 2010, however, Pakistan has perpetuated state-sanctioned and violent persecution of religious minority groups such as Ahmadi Muslims, Shia Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and atheists/agnostics through anti-blasphemy legislation and voting disenfranchisement.
Pakistan’s religious minorities are robbed of basic human rights in violation of the ICCPR and the imminent threats such violations pose to the international community cannot be ignored. This phenomenon directly impacts the United States and the international community at large because it creates an environment to develop and export extremism.
Pakistan’s current state of affairs pertaining to human rights is dismal. The United States and United Nations must work together with Pakistan to recognize the plight of millions of Pakistani citizens who belong to a religious minority, and work to afford them the basic human rights and freedoms they deserve. Silence in the face of Pakistan’s clear violations of international law only strengthens extremist ideologies within the country and abroad.
We must act now in a unified international effort and hold Pakistan accountable to its human rights record. We must work with Pakistan to repeal its blasphemy laws. And we must remove voting restrictions on Ahmadi Muslims so that they may once again enjoy equal status. The time to act is now.
Sincerely,
Categories: Ahmadis And Pakistan, Ahmadiyyat: True Islam, Asia
Yes, I agree. UNO must ensure that minorities are protected every where in the world including Pakistan where radical Mullaism is raising its head.
The blasphemy laws are sign of terrorism. State of Pakistan is supporting these unjust laws which have no basis in the Quran. Those laws exist only in the mind of some persons who are bent upon oppression.
Capital punishment can only be given if mentioned, suggested in Quran. UN should take action against any country which is subjecting country men to such cruelty. The Pakistan government itself should make a move to repeal those laws and should investigate who is really behind those laws.