Situation of Isma'ilis and how they are treated by the Sunni majority and authorities (January 1999-September 1999) [PAK32683.E]

No information on the situation of Isma'ilis and how they are treated by the Sunni majority and authorities since January 1999 could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Sources Consulted


Amnesty International Website.

Amnesty International Report 1999. 1999.

Asian Human Rights Commission Website.

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1998. 26 February 1999.

Derechos Human Rights Website.

Human Rights Watch World Report 1999. December 1998.
Jilani, Hina. 1998.

Human Rights and Democratic Development in Pakistan.

Resource Centre. "Pakistan" country file. January 1999-present.

Electronic search: Internet, IRB Databases, NEXIS.

Non-documentary sources:

Unsuccessful attempts to contact

- Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.

- Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong.