A panel of UN-backed independent experts has expressed grave concern over rampant discrimination and violence against the Ahmadi community in Pakistan, urging authorities to take immediate action to ensure their protection. The experts highlighted incidents of violence and arbitrary arrests, calling for respect for Ahmadis’ right to peacefully manifest their beliefs. The Ahmadiyya, a messianic movement within Islam, has faced persecution in Pakistan since 1974 when they were declared non-Muslims. This persecution has continued through targeted violence, legal discrimination, and the closure of mosques. The experts also noted that similar situations exist in other Muslim-majority countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia.