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Pakistan condemns Islamophobic incident in Canada

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, strongly condemned the Islamophobic incident in Canada that resulted in tragic ...

Published 09 Jun, 2021 03:29am

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World must counter Islamophobia ‘holistically’: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday while expressing grief over the killing of a Pakistani-origin family...

Published 09 Jun, 2021 03:29am

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PM Khan denounces Canada attack as terror, calls for action against Islamophobia

Pakistani-origin Muslim family was killed in Ontario
Canadian authorities say there is 'evidence that this was a planned, premeditated act, motivated by hate'

Updated 08 Jun, 2021 07:25pm

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Head of Macron’s party threatens to withdraw support from Muslim candidate wearing hijab

"Either these candidates change their photo, or LREM will withdraw its support,” Guerini tweeted.
"Wearing ostentatious religious symbols on a campaign document is not compatible with the values of LREM," he said.

Published 12 May, 2021 12:02pm

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PM Imran Khan to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow

"PM Khan will also meet the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)," FO said.
A number of bilateral agreements/MoUs are expected to be signed during the premier's visit.

Published 06 May, 2021 01:05pm

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Tunisian president seeks joint action against Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: President of Tunisia Kais Saied has sent a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan in response to his earlier...

Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am

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Islamic organisations to devise joint strategy to stop blasphemy, Islamophobia : Ashrafi

He lauded the role of Ulema and religious scholars for averting last week’s clashes between the government and certain religious elements.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

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PM Khan shares 2020 letter urging Muslim states to counter Islamophobia collectively

The PM reportedly shared the letter on his Facebook account, saying there is a need for collective action to counter the growing trend of Islamophobia
Imran says the world cannot go on with this hate spiral which only benefits extremists agendas and results in violence

Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:04pm

Took action against TLP for challenging writ of the state: PM

"I also call on Western govts who have outlawed any negative comment on the holocaust to use the same standards to penalise those deliberately spreading their message of hate against Muslims by abusing our Prophet PBUH," the PM tweeted.
We Muslims cannot tolerate any such disrespect and abuse, the PM said.

Published 17 Apr, 2021 12:50pm

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Countering rising Islamophobia: Qureshi urges UN to convene global dialogue

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the United Nations to convene a global dialogue on...

Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am

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FM urges UN Secretary General to convene global dialogue on countering Islamophobia

The foreign minister said while the phenomenon of Islamophobia was not new, it had grown considerably over the last two decades.

Updated 17 Mar, 2021 10:18pm

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Pakistan joins OIC in observing first ever ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia'

FO says the scourge of Islamophobia, fuelled by populism, hate speech, and lack of knowledge and disinformation, is causing unimaginable suffering to Muslim minorities around the world
The OIC’s unanimous support for the designation of this Day is a reflection of the sentiments of billions of Muslims around the world: Foreign Office

Published 15 Mar, 2021 11:36am

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As Islamophobia grows, Pakistan, Turkey agree on collaboration to portray true Islamic values

The two foreign ministers held extensive exchange of views on bilateral, regional and global issues.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 06:10pm

UNGA adopts Pakistan sponsored resolution on inter-religious dialogue

Pakistan had urged the UN to play its role in ensuring respect for all religions and stop blasphemy under the name of freedom of speech
The resolution received a majority of 90 votes, none against, with 52 abstentions

Published 06 Dec, 2020 03:49pm