Islamabad: Pakistan says India remains a serious violator of minority rights. Responding to media queries concerning the remarks made by the Indian External Affairs Minister in Lok Sabha and the related discussion on the situation of minorities in Pakistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the systematic promotion of hatred, discrimination, and violence against minorities in India is well-documented and that it is in no position to champion minority rights.

According to Radio Pakistan, Shafqat Ali Khan cited various incidents, claiming India’s record is marred by egregious and systemic violations of minority rights, particularly those of Muslims. The spokesperson emphasized that the Indian government should focus on addressing its own failures rather than pretending to be concerned for minorities elsewhere.

He further stated that India must take concrete steps to ensure the safety, protection, and well-being of minorities, including Muslims, and safeguard their places of worship, cultural heritage, and fundamental rights. Khan remarked that state institutions in Pakistan actively work to safeguard minorities as a matter of policy. In stark contrast, incidents targeting minorities in India frequently occur with the tacit approval or even complicity of elements within the ruling dispensation.