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Pakistan Church Chief Seeks Safety for Minority Girls

April 11, 2026

Lahore, April 11: The head of the Catholic Church in Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the safety of girls belonging to minority communities, calling for urgent action to protect them from abduction, forced conversion and early marriage.

Minorities fear rise in forced marriages after court rulings

The statement comes amid growing anxiety among Christian and other minority groups following recent incidents and controversial court rulings related to underage marriages. Church leaders have warned that such developments could embolden those involved in coercion and exploitation.

Recent protests and gatherings across Pakistan have seen community members demanding stronger safeguards for young girls, with religious leaders urging the government to enforce laws more strictly.

Church urges equal safety, flags weak law enforcement

Speaking on the issue, Church representatives emphasized that the safety and dignity of girls must be ensured, regardless of religion. They stressed that existing legal protections are often inconsistently implemented, leaving vulnerable communities at risk.

Rising abduction, conversion cases spark reform demands

Human rights groups have also highlighted a pattern of cases involving the abduction and forced conversion of minor girls, particularly from Christian and Hindu backgrounds. According to advocacy groups, hundreds of such cases are reported annually, intensifying calls for systemic reforms.

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Pakistan Church Chief Seeks Safety for Minority Girls

Minorities fear rise in forced marriages after court rulings

Church urges equal safety, flags weak law enforcement

Rising abduction, conversion cases spark reform demands

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