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Published On: Thu, May 19th, 2016

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expresses concerns over treatment of Christians in Mandi Bahauddin

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, has expressed grave concern over the volatile situation in Mandi Bahauddin where extremist groups have been inciting violence against Christians.

He said his party would not remain silent while atrocities took place against marginalised communities and asked the Federal and Punjab government to take immediate action.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also demanded that special security should be provided to Christian areas to prevent any loss of life or property.

Pakistan map Photo/CIA

Pakistan map Photo/CIA

He expressed solidarity with the minority community of Mandi Bahauddin and assured them that his Party would raise their concerns about security at every forum and would not leave them alone in the face of hardship.

Nasir Saeed, Director of CLAAS-UK, welcomed Mr Bhutto’s statement and said that unfortunately the misuse of the blasphemy law continues to grow, often with devastating consequences.

“False accusations often lead to attacks on churches, Christian towns and villages being set on fire, or the killing of innocent Christians, as Muslim becomes religiously emotional.

“Christians who believe the Blasphemy law is the root cause of their prosecution have a long standing demand for it to be repealed, or for appropriate changes being made to it. At the very least they want to see the introduction of safeguards to stop the ongoing misuse of the law.

“But unfortunately, despite knowing the facts, nobody is willing to touch this law and Christians cries are falling on deaf ears.”

He further said it is the responsibility of the government, politicians, and religious leadership to sit together and find a solution to the this growing problem.

Mr Saeed added that such statements are not enough and that something practical is desperately needed. Under the 18th amendment Bilawal Bhutto can take some measures in his own province where the PPP has its own government.

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- Director CLAAS-UK About CLAAS: Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS) is an interdenominational organisation working for Christians who are being persecuted because of their faith in Pakistan. CLAAS works for religious freedom, to stop persecution of Christians in Pakistan because of blasphemy and other discriminatory laws, raise awareness, disseminate information and highlight the plight of Christians on an international level. CLAAS provides free legal aid to victims of religious intolerance in Pakistan, as well as shelter and financial support for the victims and their families.

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