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Pakistan’s ‘zero’ consideration for minorities in federal budget irks Christians

Pakistan’s ‘zero’ consideration for minorities in federal budget irks Christians

Asia Society & Culture

Pakistani Christians have expressed their concerns over the government’s ‘zero allocation’ for minorities welfare schemes under the newly released annual federal budget, funds critical for education and hope for a better live for poorer religious minorities. As per the budget documents reviewed by Christian Daily International, no funds have been allocated under the header "welfare of minorities initiatives/schemes".

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