Pakistan Hindu Delegation Calls for Legislation to Protect Religious Minorities

ISLAMABAD (Nazrana Times): A delegation led by Krishan Sharma, president of the Pakistan Hindu Mandir Management Committee, met Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kheal Das Kohistani at his office in Islamabad.

The delegation called for legislation to protect religious minorities and stressed the need to address the problems facing their communities.

Minister Assures Consultation on Legislation

Kohistani assured the delegation that the federal government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was taking measures for the protection and development of minorities.

He said the government intended to introduce significant legislation in consultation with civil society and religious organisations. He also encouraged temples and gurdwaras to continue their efforts to promote interfaith harmony.

Counterterrorism Policies Discussed

The minister said policies adopted by the Pakistan Army and the federal government to address the country’s terrorism challenge would produce positive results.

The delegation included Haroon Sarb Dayal, a committee member from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other community representatives.

Report: Ali Imran Chattha