‘Why single us out?’ Pakistan’s Ahmadi minority boycotts election, again
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Why single us out?’ Pakistan’s Ahmadi minority boycotts election, again

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Amir Mahmood remembers a meeting between top officials of Pakistan’s government last September. In a statement last week, the community’s leaders announced their “disassociation” from the vote. “Although the elections are ostensibly being held under a joint electorate, there is, however, a separate voter list prepared only for Ahmadi citizens due to their faith,” said a statement released by an organisation representing the community on Wednesday. ‘Limited influence’ Political analyst Tahir Mehdi said that for Pakistan’s religious conservatives, the decision to get Ahmadis declared non-Muslims through the constitutional amendment of 1974 remains a major achievement. “Their lack of numbers means a limited way to influence polling results, thus leaving no incentive for the state, or even political parties, to change their policies.” Fatima, the housewife, said that the persecution against the community goes much beyond attacks or the separate voter list.

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The Independent  

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan-backed independents win 101 of 264 seats as election commission concludes vote count

India TV News  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Firstpost  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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Minority Hindus feel left out of poll process in Pakistan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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11 months ago

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India TV News  

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11 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan’s Ahmadis living in fear as graves, religious sites attacked

Al Jazeera  

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Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November

Associated Press  

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