Tag: Islamophobia

OIC’s extraordinary CFM moot on July 31 to discuss Quran’s repeated desecration

ISLAMABAD, July 28 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary virtual session for the Council of Foreign Ministers of Member States (CFM) on July 31 to discuss the repeated incidents of desecration and burning of copies of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark. This session has been convened at the… Continue reading OIC’s extraordinary CFM moot on July 31 to discuss Quran’s repeated desecration

PM urges OIC to chalk out strategy for legal, political deterrence against Islamophobia

APP85-300422 MAKKAH: April 30 -The OIC Secretary General Mr Hissein Brahim Taha call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah-tul-Mukarrama. APP File Photo

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the OIC to chalk out a coordinated and comprehensive strategy, aimed at raising global awareness about its perspective and building legal and political deterrence against rising incidents of anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia. The prime minister, in a telephone conversation with Secretary-General of the Organization… Continue reading PM urges OIC to chalk out strategy for legal, political deterrence against Islamophobia

Malice of Indian Islamophobic film exposed before its release

ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): The Indian propaganda film titled “The Kerala Story” was exposed even before its release after the critics questioned the veracity of the number of women, who were allegedly converted their faith and were trafficked to join ISIS. The teaser of the movie released in November 2022 said it was based on… Continue reading Malice of Indian Islamophobic film exposed before its release

President urges world to take steps against Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged the international community to take effective steps against the growing trend of Islamophobia by discouraging extremist elements. In this regard, he stressed promoting inter-faith harmony and dialogue among various religions to remove negative perceptions about Islam. The president strongly condemned the incidents of desecration… Continue reading President urges world to take steps against Islamophobia

Recurrence of Quran’s willful desecration in Denmark manifests growing hatred, Islamophobia: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch-File

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned yet another “abhorrent” act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark, calling it the manifestation of growing hatred and Islamophobia. “The recurrence of such wilful and vile acts is a troubling manifestation of growing hatred, racism and phobia against Muslims and their faith,” Foreign Office… Continue reading Recurrence of Quran’s willful desecration in Denmark manifests growing hatred, Islamophobia: FO

Pakistan strongly condemns “abhorrent” act of Holy Quran’s desecration in Netherlands

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch-File

ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (APP): Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned yet another “abhorrent” act of desecration of the Holy Quran in the Netherlands last week. “Such hateful acts are racist, xenophobic and Islamophobic. Their repeated occurrence calls into question the legal framework behind which the Islamophobes hide and spread hatred with impunity,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns “abhorrent” act of Holy Quran’s desecration in Netherlands

UN chief calls for eliminating ‘poison of anti-Muslim hatred’; Pakistan endorses

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 16 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action to stamp out the “poison” of anti-Muslim hated, as the world body marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed March 15. “The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims reflect humanity in all its magnificent diversity. But they often face bigotry and prejudice for… Continue reading UN chief calls for eliminating ‘poison of anti-Muslim hatred’; Pakistan endorses

Pakistan supports end to global Islamophobia: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed the country’s resolve to support global efforts to end Islamophobia across the world. “Pakistan joins the world community in seeking an end to all forms of hatred, profiling and discrimination against Muslims on the basis of faith,” he said in a tweet on International… Continue reading Pakistan supports end to global Islamophobia: PM

Bilawal meets European counterparts in bid to enhance ties

MUNICH, Feb 19 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Sunday met with his counterpart from Norway Anniken Huitfeldt and they agreed to work together to stop the rising incidents of Islamophobia in the world.During the meeting held on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, they reiterated the desire to further strengthen relations… Continue reading Bilawal meets European counterparts in bid to enhance ties

OIC Executive Committee strongly condemns recent sacrilegious acts  

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): The Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, at the OIC General Secretariat headquarters, Jeddah, strongly condemned the recent despicable acts of desecration of the Holy Quran Al-Kareem in Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark. It called upon the respective governments to take effective… Continue reading OIC Executive Committee strongly condemns recent sacrilegious acts  

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