New Delhi, May 9 — India Wednesday asked Pakistan to ensure the protection of the constitutional rights of minorities following reports that Hindus in the country had been allegedly persecuted.Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna told the Lok Sabha that the government hoped that Pakistan would "discharge its constitutional duties towards its minority communities".  read more »

November 3, 2011
Nearly 100 people, mostly Hindus, in Thamarassery diocese in Kerala protested the construction of a proposed Catholic cemetery in the area Nov. 2, saying it posed a danger to the environment.  read more »

Lahore

The recent kidnapping of Shahbaz Taseer reminds us all of the continuing injustices in Pakistan. The name Taseer should ring a bell with many of you. Shahbaz's father, Salman Taseer was killed early this year by an extremist named Mumtaz Qadri. Mr. Qadri publicly confessed to the killing claiming that his actions were justified because Salman Taseer opposed the blasphemy law and publicly supported the case of Asia Bibi, also known as Asia Noreen, who received a death sentence under the blasphemy law.  read more »