Talk:Religions of Pakistan

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Freedom of religion?

Pakistan has laws that forbid blasphemy (speaking against religious beliefs). Likely these laws are also used against religious minorities. But that's not the issue, the more interesting question would be: Suppose you are Hindu, or Christian, can you be elected to a government position (like mayor of a town/village, or government minister responsible for ...)? - Also do those blasphemy laws also protect Hindus and Christians? Just thoughts, probably independent of what percentage of the population follows what religion.-Eptalon (talk) 13:53, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

Hey! So, in Pakistan, the Penal Code covers blasphemy against any recognized religion, including Hinduism, Christianity, and others. Sadly, these laws have been misused, especially against different Muslim sects (Ahmadiyyas). Now, about your question, individuals of any religion—Hindu, Sikh, Jew, Christian, Zoroastrian you name it—can be elected to government positions, and infact many are. However, since 1956, non-Muslims can't become President or Prime Minister here. So, yes blasphemy laws here protect non-muslim citizens too, they do not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims. These are detailed in Sections 295 and 298 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Hope that clarifies things! – Cyber.Eyes2005^Talk 14:36, 2 January 2024 (UTC)