Christians in Pakistan face severe social discrimination and untouchability: Report

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:31 PM

Colombo, April 23 (IANS) The Christian community in Pakistan continues to face severe discrimination, untouchability and oppression due to persistent misuse of blasphemy laws, societal intolerance and recurrent mob violence while state response has been inadequate, with little accountability for perpetrators, a report has stated.