Faisalabad, April 7 -- Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) President Naveed Walter has urged the international community to link its financial assistance and aid to Pakistan to real advancements in the rights of religious minorities. Walter pointed out that, despite global pressure exerted through initiatives like the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) and other human rights criteria, the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan remains critical.

"Religious minorities in Pakistan, particularly Christians and Hindus, are still experiencing widespread violations of their fundamental rights," Walter asserted.

"Christian and Hindu girls are being abducted, forcibly converted, and subsequently married to their captors. Cases of b...