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3 Christians, 3 Hindus, 1 Sikh, 1 Baha’i, 1 Parsee and 2 Muslim human rights experts will investigate rights violations
Pakistan’s parliament has approved long-delayed legislation to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights, a move welcomed as a step toward protecting non-Muslim communities, including Christians, but criticized by rights advocates for stripping the body of key investigative and enforcement powers.
The National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill 2025 was passed Dec. 2 with a majority vote during a joint session of the National Assembly and Senate, clearing the way for the creation of a government-appointed commission to monitor minority rights and advise authorities. However, the revised law removes provisions that would have allowed the commission to initiate inquiries or summon officials — changes that have prompted concerns about its independence and effectiveness.
Under the new law, an 18-member commission comprising three Hindus — two from lower caste backgrounds — three Christians, one Sikh, one Baha’i, one Parsee and two Muslim human rights experts will investigate minority rights violations, monitor policy implementation, and advise government departments on minority welfare.
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Pakistan’s parliament has approved long-delayed legislation to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights, a move welcomed as a step toward protecting non-Muslim communities, including Christians, but criticized by rights advocates for stripping the body of key investigative and enforcement powers.
The National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill 2025 was passed Dec. 2 with a majority vote during a joint session of the National Assembly and Senate, clearing the way for the creation of a government-appointed commission to monitor minority rights and advise authorities. However, the revised law removes provisions that would have allowed the commission to initiate inquiries or summon officials — changes that have prompted concerns about its independence and effectiveness.
Under the new law, an 18-member commission comprising three Hindus — two from lower caste backgrounds — three Christians, one Sikh, one Baha’i, one Parsee and two Muslim human rights experts will investigate minority rights violations, monitor policy implementation, and advise government departments on minority welfare.
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Pakistan’s Parliament passes law establishing commission to focus on minority rights
Pakistan s parliament has approved long-delayed legislation to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights
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