Pakistan joins the OIC in observing the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’

Islamabad, 15 March 2021: Prime Minister Imran Khan has been the leading international voice in raising awareness on the grave consequences of rising systematic Islamophobia and in promoting inter-faith harmony. Merkel party suffers losses in two German state elections: exit polls Death toll in anti-coup protests against Myanmar’s junta climbs to 18 14 new coronavirus patients tested positive in Balochistan Prosecutors seek six months’ pre-trial detention for ex-president Anez In line with his vision, Pakistan presented a Resolution to designate 15 March as the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’ at the 47th Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), held in Niamey, Niger, on 27-28 November 2020. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the CFM. The OIC is now working with the international community to commemorate this Day at the global level. Italy bets on virus measures now for relief later Bangladesh court orders probe into cartoonist torture claims Videos of bribery, corruption marred entire Senate election: Qureshi JDBA elects office bearers in elections with 166/181 lawyers casting votes The OIC’s unanimous support for the designation of this Day is a reflection of the sentiments of billions of Muslims around the world. Pakistan, today, … Continue reading Pakistan joins the OIC in observing the ‘International Day to Combat Islamophobia’