INTRODUCTIONThe Muslim-majority state of Pakistan was created in 1947 during the division of the Indian subcontinent. Since then, Pakistan has been plagued by domestic political hostility and regional conflicts. Originally, Pakistan was divided into two parts (east and west) to appease the complaints of Indian Muslims. The eastern part is present-day Bangladesh, while the western part is present-day Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Human Rights Watch 2014). Over the past decades, Pakistan has faced a lot of corruption and inefficiency. Military domination and civilian rule constantly alternated political power. The current political situation in Pakistan was caused by the 2013 parliamentary elections which led to the restoration of the Muslim League to power (Human Rights Watch 2014). Due to Pakistan's position in the global environment, it is known as an ally of the United States. After the September 11 attacks, Pakistan denounced its previous support for the Taliban regime and became a key player in the fight against terrorism. However, despite Pakistan's efforts to maintain control over Taliban-linked militants along its borders, growing hostility has caused constant unrest in the country. Sunni extremists launch attacks against minority groups in Pakistan. Since 2009, the Pakistani government has waged a war against these militants in an effort to drive them and their influence from the country (BBCnews.com 2014). The country's current environment has left the country in a very fragile state. The June 2013 elections that restored the Muslim League party led by current Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were marred by bombings and an assassination campaign by the Taliban aimed at silencing the Pakis ...... middle of paper ...... 1656.html (April 4, 2014)Achraf, Zaka. 2014. “1,000 Christian and Hindu Girls Forced to Convert to Islam Every Year in Pakistan.” » April 2014. http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/04/08/epaper/8th-april-2014/ (April 6, 2014) Rashid, Qasim. 2011. “Pakistan's Failed Engagement: How Pakistan's Institutionalized Persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Violates the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.” » September 2011. http://rjglb.richmond.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/qasim_rgl_11-1.pdf (April 3, 2014) Amnesty.org. 2014. “Annual Report 2013: Pakistan.” https://www.amnesty.org/en/region/pakistan/report-2013 (accessed April 2, 2014) Humanrights.asia. 2010. “PAKISTAN: The electoral process is contradictory and deprives the Ahmadi minority of their right to vote. » http://www.humanrights.asia/news/ahrc-news/AHRC-STM-050-2010. (accessed April 5, 2013)