Construction of Hindu temple IHC reserves verdict.

Islamabad -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reserved judgement on a petition filed against the construction of a Hindu temple in Islamabad.

During the hearing today, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) told the court that the plot was allotted after consultations from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Special Branch and the Islamabad administration.

The CDA also told the court that the work was halted due to lack of building plan for the temple.

In response, the deputy attorney general said that the petitioners are asking for Rs100 million but the government has not provided any funding as of yet. 'Thus, a good message is not being sent to the world. The constitution also allows non-Muslims to practice their religion,' he added.

Justice Amir Farooq remarked that...