CJP takes notice of Sindh govt's alleged acquisition of Hindu cremation grounds in Karachi

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took notice of the Sindh government's alleged acquisition of land used by the Hindu community in Karachi as a cremation ground.

The CJP took notice of the issue after Shri Ram Nath Maharaj submitted an application claiming that the provincial government had acquired land being used by the Hindu community for the construction of the Lyari Expressway in 2008.

Maharaj said that no alternative land had been allotted to the Hindu community, nor had any compensation been awarded for the land, despite a lapse of nine years.

The community is facing difficulties due to the non-availability of cremation ground, he said.

The CJP, taking notice of the issue, directed the Sindh government chief secretary to take early action and submit a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

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Adnan Anwar

Sep 28, 2017 12:35am

This needs to be resolved quickly.

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Kamran

Sep 28, 2017 12:36am

It was very regretful that SIndh goverment acquired land for lyaro expressway , compensation should be made to the Hindu community

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Ayub

Sep 28, 2017 01:00am

We all are Pakistanis and have equal rights and everyone must safeguard the interest of the minorities.

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Malik USA

Sep 28, 2017 01:32am

Now we can hope that Pakistan is going to a good direction and wish it would be continued.

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Sher Khan

Sep 28, 2017 05:23am

We support our CJ.

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London Kundon

Sep 28, 2017 05:26am

What an injustice to the minority in Pakistan.

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ANWAR S SYED . St.Louis, MO. USA

Sep 28, 2017 05:41am

I am pleased to read that CJP took notice about the Hindu cremation land taken by the Sindh government and not pay or provide a substitution for the cremation land taken from the Hindu community. I hope a swift action will be taken and this matter will be resolved as soon as possible.

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Roshansingh Batra

Sep 28, 2017 07:07am

Sindh & Hindus ... a spiritual relationship...

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

Sep 28, 2017 07:21am

Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian or Parsi etc., everyone together makes Pakistan. Hindu community protection is a sacred cause because they part and parcel of this nation. I love you Hindu Community of Pakistan proud to have grown up together with you, you are me and I'm you. Long live Sindhu Dharti, Pakistan Zindabad!!! Thank you Chief for taking notice of struggles of my people of Pakistan and specially in Sindh, where PPPZ and MQM has destroyed every aspect of social fabric and infrastructure of this beautiful Pakistan.

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Asif A Shah

Sep 28, 2017 08:07am

The rights of the minorities must be protected at all costs in Pakistan.

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AXH

Sep 28, 2017 08:24am

Well done sir. Everyone's rights need to be protected.

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Naa Ahl

Sep 28, 2017 10:49am

I didn't know he was a Mian too!!!!

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