In 1951, Hindus were 22% of the Pakistani population (including East Pakistan, now Bangladesh). In 1997, the percentage of Hindus was 1.6% in Pakistan and 10.2% in Bangladesh. This drop in the Hindu population is because of Islamic hostility toward Hindus; in classic Islamic law, Hindus, not being “People of the Book,” must convert to … Continue reading Pakistan: Hindu conference to honor Muhammad and show Islam is peaceful