Hindus in Pakistan

Pakistan's new Hindu marriage law comes into effect – will kidnapping, forced conversion of minority women end now?

The Hindu Marriage Act 2017 passed by Pakistan's Parliament allows Hindus to register their marriages for first time since 1947.

Apr 12, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

ALARMING: Who is 'Mitthu Mian' and why do Hindus in Pakistan fear him?

Human rights activists and Hindu groups in Pakistan have condemned the growing incidents of kidnapping of Hindu girls and their forced conversion to Islam.

Aug 13, 2016, 14:01 PM IST

This Shiva Temple in Pakistan dates back to the times of Mahabharata

It is believed that the Pandava brothers – Yudishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Naula and Sahdeva - took refuge in this temple complex when they were exiled.  

May 24, 2016, 10:51 AM IST

Giriraj Singh at it again, says '9 out of 10 beef eaters are IITians'

BJP's motormouth leader Giriraj Singh's another controversial remark made at yesterday's event has stirred up a storm on social media.

Apr 22, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

Minor Hindu girls forcefully being converted to Islam in Pakistan

Muhammad Ali Jinnah's idea of Pakistan to project it as secular Muslim majority state lost its meaning ever since it failed to protect the minorities in its contours. The Hindu minority in Pakistan is today living in constant threat and their plight often goes unheeded, a report stated.

Jan 29, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

In absence of marriage law, Pakistani Hindus have no option but to embrace Islam

Some experts point out that forced conversions are also facilitated by the lack of documentation of Hindu marriages.

Jan 29, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

Hindus in Pakistan to pay respect to Prophet Muhammad, promote Islam as peaceful religion

Members of Hindu minority in Pakistan's Peshawar region have come forward to promote interfaith harmony by holding a conference on December 24 wherein they will pay respects to Prophet Muhammad and spread a message that Islam is a peaceful religion.

Dec 20, 2015, 14:20 PM IST

DNA: 88 Pakistani Hindu families get 15-day visa extension for stay in India

88 Hindus who came from Pakistan get another 15 days permission to stay in Jaisalmer.

Oct 19, 2015, 23:38 PM IST

88 Pakistani Hindu families get 15-day visa extension for stay in India

In a short relief for several Pakistani Hindus, the government on Monday gave them a 15-day visa extension for stay in India, claims report.

Oct 19, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

Reality of condition of Hindu community in Pakistan

Pakistan government has failed to protect religious freedom and Hindu community is living in constant fear in Pakistan. Watch the full report here.

Oct 17, 2015, 23:48 PM IST

Hindu community not allowed to exercise its Right to Information in Pakistan, activists protest

 Activists from minority Hindu community in Pakistan have staged a protest here against the provincial government of Khyber Pakthunkhwa for allegedly not allowing minorities to access information through the recently enacted Right to Information Act.

Oct 11, 2015, 14:39 PM IST

Hindu community lives in constant fear in Pakistan: US lawmakers

Influential American lawmakers have expressed concern over deterioration of human rights situation in particular those of the minority Hindus in Pakistan's Sindh province.

Oct 04, 2015, 12:35 PM IST