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Freedom of religion in Pakistan

Hi there, kiddo! Today, we're going to talk about something called "freedom of religion" in Pakistan. This means that people in Pakistan have the right to choose and practice their own religion without anyone forcing them to do anything they don't want to do. It's kind of like how you get to choose what toy you want to play with or what food you want to eat.

In Pakistan, there are many different religions, such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Each religion has its own traditions, beliefs, and customs. And people who follow different religions are allowed to practice them without any discrimination, meaning they can go to their own religious places of worship, wear their own religious clothing, and celebrate religious holidays.

However, sometimes people in Pakistan disagree about religion and this can cause problems. For example, some people might try to force others to follow their own religious beliefs, or they might treat people differently because of their religion. This is called discrimination and it is not allowed.

The government of Pakistan has created laws to protect people's freedom of religion and to prevent discrimination. These laws say that everyone has the right to their own religion and to express their beliefs freely, as long as they don't break any other laws while doing it. The government also tries to make sure that people of different religions are treated fairly and equally.

So, in summary, freedom of religion in Pakistan means that people can choose and practice their own religion without anyone forcing them to do anything they don't want to do. The government has made laws to protect this right and to prevent discrimination against people of different religions.