ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed Monday said that there is religious tolerance in Pakistan where every citizen has right to profess, practise and propagate his religion.
Justice Gulzar said this while talking to a delegation of International Hindu Pilgrims from different countries, the Supreme Court here. These Hindu pilgrims are currently on their visit to Teri Temple Karak Pakistan.
On the occasion, the Chief Justice said that the courts in Pakistan being the custodian of fundamental rights of the people have always been cognizant of the rights of minorities and protected their rights as enshrined in the constitution of Pakistan.
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Patron-in-Chief, Pakistan Hindu Council, apprised the Chief Justice of Pakistan about the delegation that they were hailing from various countries of the world and have come all the way to visit Teri Temple in Karak.
He also praised the steps taken by the Supreme Court as well as incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan for protection of the rights of minorities in Pakistan and restoration of Teri Temple in Karak. He told the Chief Justice about the lack of essential facilities like water, gas, toilets, medical and sanitation at Teri Temple. The Chief Justice assured him to take up the matter with the quarters concerned.
