PM Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Combating Islamophobia and Promoting Religious Tolerance

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Pakistan has consistently raised its voice against Islamophobia at international forums and will continue its efforts to promote religious tolerance and a sense of security for Muslims worldwide.

In a message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Islamophobia on March 15, he said, “Today, the International Day for the Elimination of Islamophobia, is a global voice in condemning prejudice against Islam and Muslims.”

“The United Nations General Assembly’s resolution on combating Islamophobia discourages discriminatory and hateful behavior against Muslims worldwide at the global level,” the Prime Minister noted, adding, “Social intolerance is a cause of weakening values such as fundamental religious freedom and mutual unity and tolerance.”

He further stated, “Today is a day for global sense of protection for Muslims against religious prejudice and violent incidents,” and stressed, “Civilized societies do not discriminate in human rights on the basis of beliefs, but are based on mutual respect and sacrifice.”

“Pakistan condemns all forms of Islamophobia. In accordance with Islamic teachings and international law, all human beings have equal rights,” he remarked.

Highlighting the peaceful nature of the religion, he added, “The religion of Islam is a message of peace and harmony for all mankind. Attributing Islam to extremist views is blatant ignorance.”