{"id":30636,"date":"2026-03-18T05:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=30636"},"modified":"2026-03-18T05:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:12:16","slug":"pakistan-pm-calls-for-global-action-against-islamophobia-on-international-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=30636","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan PM calls for global action against Islamophobia on International Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.pk\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/n_670_395\/public\/2026\/03\/15\/4693835-1239865695.jpg?itok=6MyMtfk0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharif says prejudice against Muslims undermines religious freedom, social harmony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He pledges that his country will continue to raise the issue at international forums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan has long pushed for international recognition of Islamophobia as a form of religious intolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia is a global voice condemning prejudice against Islam and Muslims,\u201d Sharif said in a statement issued by his office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the UN resolution on combating Islamophobia aimed to discourage discriminatory and hateful behavior against Muslims worldwide and promote respect among communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSocieties that are civilized do not discriminate in human rights based on beliefs, but are built on mutual respect and sacrifice,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharif said Pakistan condemns Islamophobia in all its forms and stressed that Islamic teachings promote peace and coexistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIslam is a message of peace for all humanity. Associating Islam with extremist ideas reflects clear ignorance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.pk\/node\/2636447\/pakistan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.arabnews.pk\/node\/2636447\/pakistan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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) 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. 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