Religious Freedom in Pakistan: A Case Study of Religious Minorities
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چکیده
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a multi-racial and multi-religious nation, with Muslims being in the majority. Its 1973 Constitution guarantees religious freedom to all minorities, including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs. This mainly because Islam itself ensures whole humanity. Unfortunately, some Muslim clerics seem be attempting deny other faiths Pakistan. Their opposition plurality faith contradicts principles. research paper identifies such principles examines undesirability mistreatment minorities Pakistan, focusing on arguments for against one hand, rights freedoms non-Muslim from an perspective other. methodology applied this discussion critical analysis. conclusion drawn that both guarantee country’s minorities. Finally, study suggests practical mechanisms reconcile different groups
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Religions
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2077-1444']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rel12010051