Pakistan cannot achieve true unity unless people of all religions are given their basic rights, yet minorities continue to face discrimination and violence. A new Minorities Rights Commission Bill has been passed to help protect non-Muslims, though some key powers were removed due to political and religious opposition.
Still, giving the commission legal status is a positive step. Real change requires the state to actively protect minorities, curb extremism, punish hate-mongers and ensure justice so Pakistan can move toward genuine equality. For this progress to be meaningful, the government must demonstrate consistent political will rather than symbolic gestures. Only then can the country begin to rebuild trust with communities long pushed to the margins.
Mahzaib Ghulamjan
Turbat
