In Pakistan, Christian organisations and human rights activists in Karachi held protests voicing growing alarm over the safety of minor girls, particularly in cases involving alleged forced marriages and religious conversions. Media reports said multiple groups, including the National Christian Party and Gawahi Mission Trust, held separate demonstrations, reflecting widespread concern within the community. Women and young girls were among the participants, holding placards and raising slogans demanding legal protection and justice. Speakers alleged that minor girls were being abducted, pressured into converting their religion, and subsequently married. They stated that such actions represent serious violations of human rights and called for stricter enforcement of laws to curb these practices. Participants urged authorities to treat the issue with urgency and seriousness. 

 

The demonstrators also raised concerns about a recent court ruling related to the Maria case, which they argued has intensified fears and raised critical legal and ethical questions. They appealed to the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court to reassess the decision and called on the country’s leadership, including the President and Prime Minister, to intervene. Protesters questioned the legal logic behind allowing minors who cannot independently secure official identity documents to make decisions about religion and marriage. Emphasizing unity, the demonstrators called on all religious communities to support minority rights and ensure equal protection under the law. They warned that ignoring these concerns could further deepen insecurity among minority populations.