The Pakistan Council of World Religions – Faith Friends (PCWR-FF) recently organized a meeting of Faith Actors and Civil Society Organizations to discuss the issue of the delayed implementation of the rules of business the Hindu Marriage Act 2017 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The meeting led by Qari Roohullah Madani, Chairman of PCWR-FF, the meeting brought together prominent leaders from diverse faith backgrounds to discuss and advocate for the resolution of this longstanding issue the preparation of ROBs for Hindu Marriage Act-2017.
The participants expressed deep concern over the fact that the RoBs of the Hindu Marriage Act 2017 in KP have been delayed for nearly seven years. Despite these rules being implemented in other provinces, the Hindu community in KP continues to face significant challenges due to the absence of these rules.
During the meeting, attendees said that it is the collective responsibility of the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to prioritize this matter and take decisive action to resolve it without further delay. The delay in this matter not only undermines the rights of the Hindu community but also perpetuates unnecessary hardships and injustices.
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The meeting concluded with a call to action for the new government of KP to accelerate the process of drafting and implementing the rules of the Hindu Marriage Act 2017, thereby ensuring equal rights and protections for all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliations.
PCWR-FF remains committed to fostering interfaith dialogue, promoting religious harmony, and advocating for the rights of all religious communities in Pakistan.
