| Pakistan Hindu Panchayat | |
| Native Name: | پاکستان ہندو پنچایت |
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| Purpose: | Religious studies, Spirituality, Social Reforms |
The Pakistan Hindu Panchayat (abbreviated as) is the leading socio-political representative organization of the Hindu community in Pakistan.
See main article: Hinduism in Pakistan.
Hindus in Pakistan nowadays make 2% of the total population, roughly 4 million people. The Hindu minority has reserved seats in the National Assembly and can also vote for their local candidate. Hindus are mainly concentrated in the Province of Sindh where they form around nearly 8.73% of the population.
The PHP represents the Hindu community on social and political issues, bringing them together to protect their interests, advance education and opportunity and protect the basic rights and freedoms, especially of worship and assembly, of Hindus all over Pakistan.[1]
The PHP organizes support for the Hindu candidates in Hindu electorates, and lobbies the Government of Pakistan on issues important to Hindus, such as the security of temples, and contentious issues like protests against the abduction of Hindus for ransoms and forcible conversions.
The PHP holds an annual national conference, and has branches in all Pakistani provinces, champions the minority rights. Another important and linked organization is the Pakistani Hindu Welfare Association.[2]