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Faith under siege: Ahmadis, Christians and Shi’as face violence in Pakistan
As of the 2017 Census, Muslims make up 96.5% of Pakistan’s population, while non-Muslims, including Ahmadis and Christians, make up just 3.5%. Of the Muslim population, 80–85% are Sunni and 10–15% are Shi’a. Though small in number, religious minorities face disproportionate discrimination, harassment and deadly violence. Recent mob attacks, extrajudicial killings and desecrations of religious symbols reflect a broader culture of intolerance. Ext…
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Faith under siege: Ahmadis, Christians and Shi’as face violence in Pakistan
As of the 2017 Census, Muslims make up 96.5% of Pakistan’s population, while non-Muslims, including Ahmadis and Christians, make up just 3.5%. Of the Muslim population, 80–85% are Sunni and 10–15% are Shi’a. Though small in number, religious minorities face disproportionate discrimination, harassment and deadly violence. Recent mob attacks, extrajudicial killings and desecrations of religious symbols reflect a broader culture of intolerance. Ext…
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