Minorities in Pakistan - Hindus and Sikhs

Hindus and Sikhs

Hindus and Sikhs represent 1-1.5% of Pakistan's population. Sikhism itself was founded in the province of Punjab, from where most its adherents originate. There is also a small Hindu minority in the country. The government of Pakistan has special reserved seats in the government to ensure that the community is well represented in parliament. The vast majority of Hindus and Sikhs follow an alternative sect which is more egalitarian and quite distinct from that followed in India and are found in the south eastern province of Sindh. Danish Kaneria is a famous Pakistani cricketer who belonged to the Hindu faith.

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