ISLAMABAD:
On the occasion of the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’, Pakistan on Saturday urged the international community to implement tangible and effective measures to address the rising tide of Islamophobia.
In 2022, the General Assembly adopted a resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan, designating March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, which he called a “defining moment” as the world finally recognized the danger posed by this menace.
The day was celebrated as the Muslim world was observing the holy month of Ramazan.
President
President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani underscored the need of collective efforts to effectively combat Islamophobia and said it was essential to ensure respect for all religions globally and implement effective legislation against hate speech.
Promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue could help eliminate misunderstandings and foster brotherhood among different religious communities, he said in a message on the observance of International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the international community, human rights organizations, and global leaders to raise awareness against the scourge of Islamophobia, as well as to prevent incidents of desecration of the Holy Quran, attacks against mosques, and other acts of religious intolerance against Muslims.
In his message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia (15th March 2025), the prime minister reiterated the country’s stance on early appointment of a UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia as an important milestone towards addressing this challenge in line with the decision of the United Nations General Assembly, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
OIC
Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the OIC, called on the world community to act “decisively” in countering the rising incidents of Islamophobia and other manifestations of anti-Muslim hate, bigotry and intolerance, as the UN General Assembly marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Friday.
DPM/FM
Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that on the occasion of international day to combat Islamophobia, Pakistan urged the international community to implement tangible and effective measures to reform discriminatory legislation, combat hate speech, and promote genuine interfaith dialogue.
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