{"id":349899,"date":"2023-08-18T00:16:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T19:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=349899"},"modified":"2023-08-18T00:16:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T19:16:17","slug":"state-is-to-protect-minority-rights-cjp-bandial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/state-is-to-protect-minority-rights-cjp-bandial\/","title":{"rendered":"State is to protect minority rights: CJP Bandial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nChief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial emphasised that the state has a paramount obligation to safeguard the rights of minorities.<br \/>\nA delegation from the Sikh community met with Chief Justice Bandial to discuss matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, the CJP highlighted that every individual in Pakistan enjoys complete religious freedom, and it is the state\u2019s primary responsibility to ensure the protection of minority rights.<br \/>\nAddressing the delegation, the Chief Justice emphasised that the courts serve as guardians of the fundamental rights of all citizens. Judicial decisions have consistently been issued in favour of upholding minority rights, and substantial efforts have been made to protect their rights and assets. The Sikh community apprised the Chief Justice about their concerns regarding security issues and the safety of sacred sites.<br \/>\nIn response, the Chief Justice assured the Sikh community that he would take up the matter with the relevant authorities.<br \/>\nAs a gesture of goodwill, the Sikh community presented a kirpan to the Chief Justice, further strengthening the bond between the Sikh community and the judiciary. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial emphasised that the state has a paramount obligation to safeguard the rights of minorities. A delegation from the Sikh community met with Chief Justice Bandial to discuss matters of mutual interest. 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