Islamic activists halt construction of first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Petitions filed in court to block work on first Hindu temple in capital since Pakistan's creation

The controversial construction of the first Hindu temple in Pakistan's capital has been halted after it was challenged in the courts.

Plans for the Shri Krishna temple on a 1,860 sq metre (20,000 sq ft) site in Islamabad include a Hindu crematorium and a community hall for the city's minority Hindu residents and visitors.