Amnesty International has accused Pakistani authorities of enabling structural and persistent discrimination against the Ahmadiyya community and warning of escalating repression.
In an open letter to Pakistan’s Punjab provincial government, the organisation said Ahmadis in Pakistan continue to face harassment, unlawful restrictions on worship, arbitrary arrests, violence, and administrative discrimination, particularly during major Islamic festivals. Amnesty urged the provincial government to take immediate and preventive measures to protect the community’s fundamental rights, including freedom of religion, peaceful assembly, and equality before the law.
The rights body said these incidents reflect a broader pattern of state-backed intimidation. Amnesty further criticised authorities for creating obstacles in Ahmadi marriage registrations, alleging local administrations have refused to recognise community-issued marriage and divorce certificates.
Calling the situation a violation of both Pakistan’s Constitution and international human rights obligations, Amnesty urged the repeal or amendment of discriminatory laws.
