A powerful statement from the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM) has drawn fresh attention to the persistent persecution of the Ahmadiyya community, calling a recent mob attack in Lahore’s Samanabad area another stark example of Pakistan’s deep-rooted religious intolerance.

According to VOPM, an extremist mob attempted to storm an Ahmadiyya place of worship during Friday prayers. “The mob shouted threats, demanding closure of the worship place,” the rights group stated. Women and children were present, and worshippers fled in panic to avoid violence.

“This wasn’t an isolated incident,” VOPM stressed, describing the attack as part of a systemic campaign of fear and intimidation. “For years, the Ahmadiyya community has been denied their basic human right to practice their faith.”

The mob claimed the community had violated worship schedules — a charge VOPM dismissed as a baseless excuse to target the already vulnerable group. “They were praying at their agreed-upon time, as always,” the statement clarified.

Despite international condemnation, Pakistan’s government has done little to protect the Ahmadiyyas, the rights group added. “The state has failed to ensure their security, allowing them to be hunted by mobs fueled by hate.”

VOPM emphasized that this is not merely about intolerance — it is about survival. “Their identity, faith, and very existence are under threat. Until Pakistan takes firm action, these communities will continue to live in fear,” the group warned.

The incident, while reported, represents just one of many unrecorded cases of discrimination and violence. VOPM called on Pakistani authorities to uphold their constitutional and moral responsibility to safeguard all religious minorities.