A man belonging to Pakistan's persecuted Ahmadiyya minority was beaten to death by a mob in Karachi. The mob, allegedly consisting of members of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reportedly barged into Ahmadiyya's place of worship in Karachi's Saddar to stop them from observing religious rituals, police said. The mob consisted of 400-600 men.
"One member of the community was killed after the mob identified him as an Ahmadi. They attacked him with sticks and bricks," Muhammad Safdar, a senior local police official, told news agency AFP.
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Speaking to&nbsp;Dawn.com, South Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Asad Raza said that the deceased went to the site of the incident when he learned about TLP supporters storming the Ahmadiyya Hall in Saddar. "We have decided to lodge a murder case against the TLP leaders and workers. We are waiting for relatives to lodge the first information report (FIR). If they do not register the case, then the FIR will be registered on behalf of the state against the TLP workers...No one will be spared," the DIG said.
Raza also told Dawn.com that the police retrieved CCTV footage of the incident, which showed that the victim was filming the TLP protesters from behind the community hall with his cell phone when someone from the mob identified him.
"They initially beat him. When he fell to the ground, the mob began beating him more severely, leading to his death," he said, adding that the deceased was an active member of the Ahmadi community.
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The Ahmadiyya community is considered heretics by the Pakistani government. The Pakistani administration has made it illegal to call them Muslims and for them to use Islamic symbols. They are also often blocked from voting. The group dates back to a reformist theologian in the late 1800s and they consider themselves a "Muslim reform group." There are an estimated 12 million Ahmadiyya in the world. They&nbsp;have been persecuted for decades, but threats and intimidation have intensified in recent years.
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<h2>Human Rights Commission demands action; TLP denies allegations</h2>
The Human Rights Com&shy;&shy;mission of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement on the incident and said that it was &ldquo;appalled&rdquo; by the incident, which it denounced as a &ldquo;failure of law and order&rdquo; that was a &ldquo;stark reminder of the continued complicity of the state in the systematic persecution of a beleaguered community&rdquo;.
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HRCP is appalled by reports that an Ahmadi man has been allegedly lynched in Karachi, following an orchestrated attack by a far-right religious party on a colonial-era Ahmadi place of worship in the Saddar area. This failure of law and order is a stark reminder of the continued&hellip;
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The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) took notice of the incident and directed DIG Raza to conduct a thorough, impartial and expeditious investigation through a senior/competent officer with efforts to focus on identifying and apprehending the culprits.
Meanwhile, TLP spokesperson Rehan Mohammed Khan while speaking to&nbsp;Dawn.com&nbsp;that the party had nothing to do with the lynching. He said, "Our stance is clear...What is the evidence for the DIG and SSP (senior superintendent of police) who are blaming the TLP workers for killing the man?"
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World, South Asia | A man belonging to Pakistan's persecuted Ahmadiyya minority was beaten to death by a mob consisting of members of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan

A man belonging to Pakistan's persecuted Ahmadiyya minority was beaten to death by a mob in Karachi. The mob, allegedly consisting of members of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reportedly barged into Ahmadiyya's place of worship in Karachi's Saddar to stop them from observing religious rituals, police said. The mob consisted of 400-600 men. "One member of the community was killed after the mob identified him as an Ahmadi. They attacked him with sticks and bricks," Muhammad Safdar, a senior local police official, told news agency AFP. Read More | BIG win for Russian president Putin? US may recognise Crimea as part of Russia-Ukraine peace deal Speaking to Dawn.com, South Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Syed Asad Raza said that the deceased went to the site of the incident when he learned about TLP supporters storming the Ahmadiyya Hall in Saddar. "We have decided to lodge a murder case against the TLP leaders and workers. We are waiting for relatives to lodge the first information report (FIR). If they do not register the case, then the FIR will be registered on behalf of the state against the TLP workers...No one will be spared," the DIG said. Raza also told Dawn.com that the police retrieved CCTV footage of the incident, which showed that the victim was filming the TLP protesters from behind the community hall with his cell phone when someone from the mob identified him. "They initially beat him. When he fell to the ground, the mob began beating him more severely, leading to his death," he said, adding that the deceased was an active member of the Ahmadi community. Read More | Four dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi's Mustafabad; rescue operations underway The Ahmadiyya community is considered heretics by the Pakistani government. The Pakistani administration has made it illegal to call them Muslims and for them to use Islamic symbols. They are also often blocked from voting. The group dates back to a reformist theologian in the late 1800s and they consider themselves a "Muslim reform group." There are an estimated 12 million Ahmadiyya in the world. They have been persecuted for decades, but threats and intimidation have intensified in recent years. Read More | 'I don’t know what that is' : Social media baffled by Trump's comment on Congo Human Rights Commission demands action; TLP denies allegations The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement on the incident and said that it was “appalled” by the incident, which it denounced as a “failure of law and order” that was a “stark reminder of the continued complicity of the state in the systematic persecution of a beleaguered community”. HRCP is appalled by reports that an Ahmadi man has been allegedly lynched in Karachi, following an orchestrated attack by a far-right religious party on a colonial-era Ahmadi place of worship in the Saddar area. This failure of law and order is a stark reminder of the continued… — Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) April 18, 2025 Read More | COVID-19 'lab-leak' theory: What is it as per Trump's new website amid tariff war with China? The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) took notice of the incident and directed DIG Raza to conduct a thorough, impartial and expeditious investigation through a senior/competent officer with efforts to focus on identifying and apprehending the culprits. Meanwhile, TLP spokesperson Rehan Mohammed Khan while speaking to Dawn.com that the party had nothing to do with the lynching. He said, "Our stance is clear...What is the evidence for the DIG and SSP (senior superintendent of police) who are blaming the TLP workers for killing the man?"

Pakistan's Ahmadiyya minority man beaten to death by Karachi mob at place of worship

Pakistan has raised questions over the credibility and transparency of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/us-re-designates-pakistan-china-as-countries-curbing-religious-freedom-269447">US State Department report </a>which placed it on a list of countries violating religious freedoms.

"Pakistan rejects the US State Department's unilateral and arbitrary designation under the religious freedom report announced on December 20, 2019. This pronouncement is not only detached from ground realities of Pakistan but also raises questions about the credibility and transparency of the entire exercise," read a release by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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"The designation is reflective of selective targeting of countries and thus unlikely to be helpful to the professed cause of advanced religious freedom," it added.

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The US State Department on December 18 designated Myanmar, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as ''Countries of Particular Concern'' under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for having engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing, (and) egregious violations of religious freedom."

Blasphemy laws are extremely stringent in Pakistan. The punishment for blasphemy can range from small fines to even the death penalty.

And as of late, there has been a sharp rise in the number of forced conversions. Especially in the Sindh province.

Minorities like the Ahmadiyyas, the Balochs and Sindhis face systemic persecution in the country. There are regular reports of disappearances and discrimination against them.

Joining Pakistan in the list is China. Beijing's atrocities in Xinjiang have been garnering international attention. Especially over the last year. 
Estimates suggest that close to 1 million Uighur Muslims have been illegally detained in internment camps by china.

Recent leaks from the Communist Party have given more credibility to what has essentially been known to the international community for a long time.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan has raised questions over the credibility and transparency of the US State Department report which placed it on a list of countries violating religious freedoms.

Pakistan has raised questions over the credibility and transparency of the US State Department report which placed it on a list of countries violating religious freedoms. "Pakistan rejects the US State Department's unilateral and arbitrary designation under the religious freedom report announced on December 20, 2019. This pronouncement is not only detached from ground realities of Pakistan but also raises questions about the credibility and transparency of the entire exercise," read a release by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. #Pakistan rejects the U.S. State Department's unilateral and arbitrary designation under the religious freedom report announced on 20 December 2019. Press Release by @ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/zM8cUsPsY2 — Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 24, 2019 × "The designation is reflective of selective targeting of countries and thus unlikely to be helpful to the professed cause of advanced religious freedom," it added. Watch: The US State Department on December 18 designated Myanmar, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as ''Countries of Particular Concern'' under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for having engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing, (and) egregious violations of religious freedom." Blasphemy laws are extremely stringent in Pakistan. The punishment for blasphemy can range from small fines to even the death penalty. And as of late, there has been a sharp rise in the number of forced conversions. Especially in the Sindh province. Minorities like the Ahmadiyyas, the Balochs and Sindhis face systemic persecution in the country. There are regular reports of disappearances and discrimination against them. Joining Pakistan in the list is China. Beijing's atrocities in Xinjiang have been garnering international attention. Especially over the last year. Estimates suggest that close to 1 million Uighur Muslims have been illegally detained in internment camps by china. Recent leaks from the Communist Party have given more credibility to what has essentially been known to the international community for a long time. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan raises questions over credibility of US report on religious freedom, calls the process 'suspicious'

The Trump Administration on Friday designated Pakistan and China as countries of particular concern for having engaged in "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom."&nbsp;

The United States releases a&nbsp;list of countries with a dubious record on religious freedoms every year.

Nine countries remain on the list and they can be sanctioned by the US government if they do not protect religious freedoms better.

And that's exactly what China and Pakistan have been accused of.

In 2018, Pakistan was designated after a lot of international pressure.

Blasphemy laws, for example, are extremely stringent in Pakistan.The punishment for blasphemy can range from small fines to even the death penalty.

And as of late, there has been a sharp rise in the number of forced conversions. Especially in the Sindh province.

Minorities like the Ahmadiyyas, the Balochs and Sindhis face systemic persecution in the country. There are regular reports of disappearances and discrimination against them.

Joining Pakistan in the list is China. Beijing's atrocities in Xinjiang have been garnering international attention. Especially over the last year.

Estimates suggest that close to 1 million Uighur Muslims have been illegally detained in internment camps by china.

Recent leaks from the Communist Party have given more credibility to what has essentially been known to the international community for a long time.

The Trump Administration on Friday designated Pakistan and China as countries of particular concern for having engaged in "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom.

The Trump Administration on Friday designated Pakistan and China as countries of particular concern for having engaged in "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom." The United States releases a list of countries with a dubious record on religious freedoms every year. Nine countries remain on the list and they can be sanctioned by the US government if they do not protect religious freedoms better. And that's exactly what China and Pakistan have been accused of. In 2018, Pakistan was designated after a lot of international pressure. Blasphemy laws, for example, are extremely stringent in Pakistan.The punishment for blasphemy can range from small fines to even the death penalty. And as of late, there has been a sharp rise in the number of forced conversions. Especially in the Sindh province. Minorities like the Ahmadiyyas, the Balochs and Sindhis face systemic persecution in the country. There are regular reports of disappearances and discrimination against them. Joining Pakistan in the list is China. Beijing's atrocities in Xinjiang have been garnering international attention. Especially over the last year. Estimates suggest that close to 1 million Uighur Muslims have been illegally detained in internment camps by china. Recent leaks from the Communist Party have given more credibility to what has essentially been known to the international community for a long time.

US re-designates Pakistan, China as countries curbing religious freedom

The Ahmadiyya community, who are also known as 'Qadiani', has been living in fear ever since suspected radical groups allegedly attacked a mosque in Bangladesh`s Jamalpur last month, leaving more than 20 worshippers injured.

On that note, the Ahmadiyya community in Bangladesh is reportedly marginalised and has come under attack at various times.

Anticipating more `hate` attacks in the future, many Ahmadiyya families have left Jamalpur others who are residing in the town, are hiding their religious identities to avoid attention, a media reported.

On March 30, a group of people, armed with sharp weapons, launched an alleged attack on an Ahmadiyya mosque after Friday`s prayers at Jamalpur`s Madarganj Upazila, injuring 20 worshippers in the process.

As per the report, the members of Ahmadiyya community claimed that local Awami League leader Moneer Munshi had instigated the attack. However, this is yet to be ascertained.

A resident named Tayeb Ali was among those who were injured in the mosque ambush. He claimed, though he is not an Ahmadi, he went to the mosque to offer prayers and learn about their faith.

Jamalpur district`s Ahmadiyya Jamaat South teacher Asaduzzaman Rajib added that owing to repeated hate attacks on the Ahmadis, people are living in fear and peace is disturbed because of "hardliners such as Khatme Nabuat Bangladesh and Jamaat-e-Islami"."They have attacked us several times. They are disturbing the peace. We do not have any disputes with others. They (radical groups) are creating the discord," Rajib said, as quoted by the media.

Rafiqul Islam Khoka, a member of the Ahmadiyya community who owns a small stationery stop next to his home, said that he is not able to sell products, as people avoid purchasing from his shop for being an Ahmadi.

Speaking about the alleged attack, Sharishabari Ahmadiyya Jamaat President Faridul Islam and several others said that they had gone to offer their prayers at the mosque when the incident happened.The members of the Ahmadiyya community claimed that the attack happened for no reasons, and said that they did not force anyone to follow their ideology.

On a related note, over 15,000 Ahmadis reside in the country, with 10,000 of them living in Brahmanbaria, 3,500 in Kishoreganj and 3,000 more in Mymensingh.&nbsp;

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Anticipating more `hate` attacks in the future, many Ahmadiyya families have left Jamalpur; others who are residing in the town, are hiding their religious identities to avoid attention, a media reported

The Ahmadiyya community, who are also known as 'Qadiani', has been living in fear ever since suspected radical groups allegedly attacked a mosque in Bangladesh`s Jamalpur last month, leaving more than 20 worshippers injured. On that note, the Ahmadiyya community in Bangladesh is reportedly marginalised and has come under attack at various times. Anticipating more `hate` attacks in the future, many Ahmadiyya families have left Jamalpur others who are residing in the town, are hiding their religious identities to avoid attention, a media reported. On March 30, a group of people, armed with sharp weapons, launched an alleged attack on an Ahmadiyya mosque after Friday`s prayers at Jamalpur`s Madarganj Upazila, injuring 20 worshippers in the process. As per the report, the members of Ahmadiyya community claimed that local Awami League leader Moneer Munshi had instigated the attack. However, this is yet to be ascertained. A resident named Tayeb Ali was among those who were injured in the mosque ambush. He claimed, though he is not an Ahmadi, he went to the mosque to offer prayers and learn about their faith. Jamalpur district`s Ahmadiyya Jamaat South teacher Asaduzzaman Rajib added that owing to repeated hate attacks on the Ahmadis, people are living in fear and peace is disturbed because of "hardliners such as Khatme Nabuat Bangladesh and Jamaat-e-Islami"."They have attacked us several times. They are disturbing the peace. We do not have any disputes with others. They (radical groups) are creating the discord," Rajib said, as quoted by the media. Rafiqul Islam Khoka, a member of the Ahmadiyya community who owns a small stationery stop next to his home, said that he is not able to sell products, as people avoid purchasing from his shop for being an Ahmadi. Speaking about the alleged attack, Sharishabari Ahmadiyya Jamaat President Faridul Islam and several others said that they had gone to offer their prayers at the mosque when the incident happened.The members of the Ahmadiyya community claimed that the attack happened for no reasons, and said that they did not force anyone to follow their ideology. On a related note, over 15,000 Ahmadis reside in the country, with 10,000 of them living in Brahmanbaria, 3,500 in Kishoreganj and 3,000 more in Mymensingh.

Bangladesh: Ahmadiyya community living in fear after ambush on mosque

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