Pakistan PM calls for global action against Islamophobia on International Day
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Muslim devotees offer their last Friday prayers of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Data Darbar mosque in Lahore on March 13, 2026. (AFP)
- Sharif says prejudice against Muslims undermines religious freedom, social harmony
- He pledges that his country will continue to raise the issue at international forums
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the international community to take stronger action against Islamophobia, saying prejudice and discrimination against Muslims threaten religious freedom and social harmony.
Sharif made the remarks in a message marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15, observed annually after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global efforts to counter anti-Muslim discrimination.
The observance comes amid growing concerns among Muslim-majority countries about incidents of hate speech, discrimination, and violence against Muslims in parts of the world.
Pakistan has long pushed for international recognition of Islamophobia as a form of religious intolerance.
“Today, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia is a global voice condemning prejudice against Islam and Muslims,” Sharif said in a statement issued by his office.
He said the UN resolution on combating Islamophobia aimed to discourage discriminatory and hateful behavior against Muslims worldwide and promote respect among communities.
“Societies that are civilized do not discriminate in human rights based on beliefs, but are built on mutual respect and sacrifice,” he continued.
Sharif said Pakistan condemns Islamophobia in all its forms and stressed that Islamic teachings promote peace and coexistence.
“Islam is a message of peace for all humanity. Associating Islam with extremist ideas reflects clear ignorance,” he added.
The prime minister said Pakistan has consistently raised concerns about Islamophobia at international forums and will continue its efforts to promote religious tolerance and ensure a sense of security among Muslim communities worldwide.
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
