Pakistan is a diverse country and it has people living in it belonging to many different communities. Although many of its people follow Islam as their faith but other religions enjoy complete freedom of practice.
Islam is the faith of about 97 per cent of the people. Some 77 per cent of Muslims are Sunni; 20 per cent are Shiite. Hinduism and Christianity form the leading minority religions; other religious groups include Sikhs, Parsees, and a small number of Buddhists. The constitution defines Pakistan as an Islamic nation and, as amended in 1986 and 1991, makes Islamic Shari'ah law the supreme law of Pakistan. Freedom of religion is guaranteed, however, by the constitution. |
