Politics1 min read

Report Flags How Pakistan's Hindu Population Fell From 14.6% To Under 2%

By · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The newly released document tracks the demographic collapse of the minority group across multiple decades. It details how the community has been subjected to intermittent bouts of aggression starting from the 1947 partition riots. Consequently, the share of this population has plummeted from an initial 14.6% to below 2%.

Key points

  • Repeated periods of violence have drastically reduced the demographic presence of the min…: Repeated periods of violence have drastically reduced the demographic presence of the minority community.
  • The country's Hindu population has experienced a steep downward trajectory over the decad…: The country's Hindu population has experienced a steep downward trajectory over the decades.
  • Historical records identify the 1947 riots as the beginning of recurring targeted violenc…: Historical records identify the 1947 riots as the beginning of recurring targeted violence.

The report documents how the community has faced periodic waves of violence since the riots of 1947

Politics