Role of Minorities in Development of Pakistan: A Case Study of Layyah District

Abstract

Religious minorities are recognized by law as Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis, Scheduled Castes, and other groups (including Sikhs and Parsis). From Inception of Pakistan till now they are playing their role for the development of Pakistan in different perspectives both on national and provincial levels. This main aim and objective of this research articles is to find out the role of minorities in the development of the Layyah district of the Punjab province. For this research article the main sources are the primary sources which are based on the observation, interviews and the documented sources on the topic. With this the results of the research study shows that the minorities groups have played their role in social, political and economic development of the District Layyah as equal citizens of the country. Similar researches are highly recommended on district and tehsil level to highlight the role of minorities in development of Pakistan.