ISLAMABAD:Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Monday said there is religious tolerance in Pakistan where every citizen has right to profess, practice and propagate his religion.

He said this while talking to a delegation of International Hindu Pilgrims from different countries, who are on visit to Teri Temple Karak Pakistan. The delegation called on the CJP here in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday. The CJP welcomed the delegation and said the courts in Pakistan being the custodian of fundamental rights of the people have always been cognizant of rights of the minorities and protected their rights as enshrined in the constitution of Pakistan.

Dr Ramesh Kumar Patron-in-chief, Pakistan Hindu Council apprised the Chief Justice about the delegation that they were hailing from various countries of the world and have come all the way to visit Teri Temple in Karak.

He also praised the steps taken by the Supreme Court as well as incumbent CJP for protection of the rights of minorities in Pakistan and restoration of Teri Temple in Karak. He told the Chief Justice about lack of essential facilities like water, gas, toilets, medical and sanitation at Teri Temple. The CJP assured him to take up the matter with the quarters concerned. The delegation thanked the Chief Justice of Pakistan for sparing time.