The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), and Christian Study Centre (CSJ) hosted a reception regarding the prestigious US Department of State's International Religious Freedom Award bestowed upon Peter Jacob for his incredible efforts in safeguarding human rights.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah had envisioned Pakistan to be a state represented by people from all religions, a belief undermined by his decision to appoint a Hindu, Jogendra Nath Mandal as the country's first Law Minister. However, external complications and internal politics reshaped Pakistan's electoral system, making it difficult for non-Muslims to achieve representation. Despite these challenges, a number of Hindus have been elected to positions of power, paving the way for more to do so in the future.