Geneva, Sept. 23 -- The Patiala Foundation has raised concerns over the protection and preservation of Sikh, Hindu and other minority religious heritage sites in Pakistan during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Speaking during the General Debate under Agenda Item 4 on Tuesday, Patiala Foundation Founder and CEO Ravee Singh Ahluwalia called for greater protection of minority places of worship and heritage sites, saying their preservation was closely linked to the rights of communities to maintain their faith, identity and cultural traditions.

"Sikh, Hindu, Christian and other minority heritage sites are not merely physical structures. They are living spaces of faith, memory, identity and community co...