Islamabad, June 24 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the inflammatory rhetoric directed at Senator Pervaiz Rashid after his speech in the Senate, denouncing a recent police investigation that allegedly targeted an elderly woman over her religious beliefs during Eid-ul-Adha.

In a post on X, the commission stated, "HRCP strongly condemns the inflammatory language used by a far-right group against Pervaiz Rashid, labelling an elected representative a 'traitor' for defending freedom of religion or belief for all citizens. Equally alarming is the narrative that equates religious minorities--particularly the already vulnerable Ahmadiyya community--with anti-state elements."

The rights watchdog warned tha...