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Search+›››› Denial of food to Hindus, Christians in Pakistan 'reprehensible': US governmentBy , Last Updated: Apr 14, 2020, 11:24 PM ISTSynopsisNew Delhi : The (USCIRF) has stated that it was "troubled by reports of food aid being denied to the minority and in " following the outbreak."These actions are simply reprehensible. As COVID-19 continues to spread, vulnerable communities within Pakistan are fighting hunger and to keep their families safe and healthy. Food aid must not be denied because of one's faith," said USCIRF Commissioner Anurima Bhargava on Monday.The Commissioner requested the Pakistan government to "ensure that food aid from distributing organisations is shared equally" with Hindus, Christians, and other religions minorities.The Hindu community in Pakistan has been allegedly denied human rights for years.The USCIRF stated in Karachi there have been reports that the Saylani Welfare International Trust, a non-government organisation established to assist the homeless and seasonal workers, has been refusing food assistance to Hindus and Christians, arguing that the aid is "reserved for Muslims alone".USCIRF Commissioner Johnnie Moore said, "In a recent address by Prime Minister Khan (Imran Khan) to the international community, he highlighted that the challenge facing governments in the developing world is to save people from dying of hunger while also trying to halt the spread of COVID-19.""This is a monumental task laying before many countries. Prime Minister Khan's government has the opportunity to lead the way but they must not leave religious minorities behind. Otherwise, they may add on top of it all one more crisis, created by religious discrimination and inter-communal strife."In its 2019 Annual Report, USCIRF had noted that Hindus and Christians in Pakistan "face continued threats to their security and are subjected to various forms of harassment and social exclusion."Pakistan has often been criticised internationally for cracking down on the minorities in the country.Experience Your Economic Times Newspaper, The Digital Way!&nbsp;»(Catch all the , Events and Updates on .)Download to get Daily Market Updates &amp; Live Business News.Subscribe to XContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories &amp; personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions &amp; in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowTo read full story, subscribe to ET Prime₹34 per weekBilled annually at₹2499Already a Member? Super Saver Sale - Flat 30% OffOn ET Prime MembershipAlready a Member? Rs 49 for 1st monthThen Rs. 1,749 per yearValid only with UPI, Credit &amp; Debit Cards Autopay---Subscribe Now(Credit card mandatory)You can cancel your subscription anytime---Subscribe Now(Pay Using Netbanking/UPI/Debit Card)Netbanking, Credit &amp; Debit CardSubscribe with Google₹399MonthlyPLANBilled Amount ₹399No Trial Period₹399₹208(Save 49%)YearlyPLANBilled Amount ₹2,499₹399₹150(Save 63%)2-YearPLANBilled Amount ₹3,599$13.99(Save 40.0%)$33.99Get ET Prime for just ₹2499 ₹1749/yrSpecial OfferGet Flat 20% OffON ET PRIME MEMBERSHIPStories you might be interested inSUBMIT

Search+›››› Denial of food to Hindus, Christians in Pakistan 'reprehensible': US governmentBy , Last Updated: Apr 14, 2020, 11:24 PM ISTSynopsisNew Delhi : The (USCIRF) has stated that it was "troubled by reports of food aid being denied to the minority and in " following the outbreak."These actions are simply reprehensible. As COVID-19 continues to spread, vulnerable communities within Pakistan are fighting hunger and to keep their families safe and healthy. Food aid must not be denied because of one's faith," said USCIRF Commissioner Anurima Bhargava on Monday.The Commissioner requested...

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