[ NewsBytes ] Pakistan: University issues notice to Hindu students for Holi celebrations

The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan, has faced criticism for issuing a show-cause notice to Hindu students who celebrated Holi on campus. The university administration alleged that these students chanted anti-state slogans during their celebrations, leading to several First Information Reports (FIRs) being filed against them. The incident has sparked a nationwide debate on social media, with former Pakistan National Assembly member Lal Malhi questioning whether celebrating Holi has become a crime. Critics argue that this incident highlights the growing marginalization and discrimination faced by religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Pakistan. The Hindu community in Pakistan has long faced systemic neglect, violence, and social exclusion.

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