Members including those representing minorities expressed grave concern over the kidnapping and forced conversions of Hindu girls.
Speaking on points of orders in the National Assembly, they said it is the right of every person to accept any religion but nobody can be forced in this regard. They said protection of the minorities should be ensured as enshrined in the Constitution.
Minister of State for Interfaith Harmony and Minorities Affairs Akram Masih Gill said the present government has taken unprecedented steps for the uplift and empowerment of minorities. He said these include fixation of five percent quota in government jobs and declaration of August 11 as the Minorities Day. He said the House should enact a law to avoid forced conversions.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Begum Shehnaz Wazir Ali while voicing concerns over the issues of minorities said under the 18th Amendment four seats have been reserved for minorities in the Upper House. During the last few years several laws have been enacted including Human Rights Commission for the protection of the rights of women and minorities.
False…absolute rubbish…why anyone will forcefully follow other religion…religion is the heart call…so those hindu girls fell in Love with Muslims boys and are now converted Islam…it was their own call…no force…
Express Tribune has been running this story with the 'Forced Conversions' headline repeatedly and even after Faryal told the world in court that she converted of her own free will, ET continued to use the same 'Forced Conversions' headline for another few days. They have not apologized or retracted and continue to amplify conspiracy theories about her still having been forced. We in Pakistan are surrounded by organizations with shady agendas. ET is a fascist liberal media outlet and they're propagandizing these issues. Nobody wants a forced convert since it must be a genuine conversion to mean anything. What these liberals are doing is inciting trouble where there is none
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