Pakistan has expressed its serious concern over the ruling of the High Court of Indian State of Karnataka banning the wearing of ‘hijab’ by Muslim girls in educational institutions.  

In a statement in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the judiciary in India has completely failed to uphold the principles of justice and equality.

He said this decision marks a fresh low in the relentless anti-Muslim campaign where even the pretext of secularism is being weaponized to target Muslims.

The spokesperson said it is feared that the flawed ruling by the High Court would fast track the pace of marginalization of minorities, especially Muslims in India and further embolden the Hindu-RSS zealots to target them with impunity.

He strongly urged the Indian government to ensure safety, security and protection of minorities, particularly Muslims, and their right to practice religion.