Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Government is aware of atrocities being committed on Hindus, Sindhis and Sikhs in Pakistan;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether India has done nothing to ameliorate the condition of Hindus, Sindhis
and Sikhs in Pakistan and there is no legal protection to minorities in Pakistan; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by Government to protect minority community in Pakistan from atrocities committed by Pakistan?

ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (d) Government has seen reports on the problems faced by members of the minority communities in Pakistan. Incidents of persecution and intimidation of the minority communities have also been reported.

It is the responsibility of the Government of Pakistan to discharge its constitutional obligations towards its citizens, including those from the minority community. While, the Simla Agreement of 1972 between India and Pakistan specifically provides for non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, nevertheless, based on reports of persecution of minority groups in Pakistan, Government had taken up the matter with the Government of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan stated that it was fully cognizant of the situation and looked after the welfare of all its citizens, particularly the minority community.

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