Pakistan Leaders Condemn Islamophobia, Stress Peace and Tolerance

Pakistan leaders condemn Islamophobia, stress peace and tolerance

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif spoke with clear resolve on the topic of tolerance, interfaith harmony, and protecting human rights for all citizens of the country. In his speech, Zardari asserted that Islam is a religion of peace and that associating it with extremism and terrorism is an example of ignorance. He further asserted that there needs to be a glo…

Collective effort to eradicate Islamophobia, key for creating peace: UN Special Envoy

Rising Islamophobia is a serious global concern that requires a collective international response focused on education and combating misinformation about Islam, says the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia.  Speaking to UN News ahead of the International Day to counter the scourge marked on 15 March, Miguel Moratinos warned that incidents are increasing in several […]