{
  "id": 17542740,
  "title": "Sikh community’s issues to be addressed on priority: Kundi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sikh-communitys-issues-to-be-addressed-on-priority-kundi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T01:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2041263/sikh-communitys-issues-to-be-addressed-on-priority-kundi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has vehemently criticized the dysfunctional provincial government for overlooking the rights of religious minorities, including the Sikh community. Kundi, speaking at the 557th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak, affirmed that the concerns of the Sikh community would be prioritized. Quoting the Quaid, Kundi emphasized that minorities have equal rights in the country. He promised swift action on pending bills, including the Sikh Marriage Bill, and urged stakeholders to bring legislative matters to his attention. Kundi reiterated the government's commitment to minority rights and the need for lasting peace to enable development. He also highlighted the importance of promoting sports and healthy activities for children, encouraging them to choose pens and playgrounds over guns. The governor concluded by cutting a cake to mark the occasion, accompanied by Sardar Parwinder Singh, Sunni Singh, Qari Roohullah Madni, Rizwanullah of the Human Rights Department, and other participants.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday accused the dysfunctional KP government of neglecting religious minorities, saying they had an equal right to Governor House, just like other citizens. “It is not me saying this; the Quaid had stated this in his first speech while speaking about the rights of minorities in the country,” the governor said. He assured members of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}