Sufi shrine in Pakistan becomes 'notorious' centre for conversion of Hindu girls

IANS | December 4, 2025 9:29 PM

Islamabad, Dec 4 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has raised its deep concerns over the Pir Sarhandi shrine in Pakistan's Umerkot region, stating that the Sufi shrine has become one of the most "notorious" centres for the conversion of Hindu girls and women in Sindh province, especially those from poor and lower-caste communities.

Pakistan brazenly breaches EU norms but still enjoys GSP+ trade status

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Pakistan has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the Generalised System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status granted to its exports by the European Union. However, the Islamic nation’s poor track record on human rights constitutes a major violation of the eligibility conditions for this status.