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Islamic activists halt construction of first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Amnesty International urges Pakistan to continue with Shri Krishna temple, criticising ‘unconscionable act of bigotry’

The controversial construction of the first Hindu temple in Pakistan’s capital has been halted after it was challenged in the courts by religious opponents.

The Shri Krishna temple in Islamabad is due to occupy a 1,860 sq metre (20,000 sq ft) complex in Pakistan’s capital and will include a Hindu crematorium and a community hall for the city’s minority Hindu residents and visitors.

Related: Global report: WHO urges Pakistan to return to lockdown as hospitals struggle

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