Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has released a message on the occasion of World Day Against Islamophobia, emphasizing that Islamophobia undermines the values of social tolerance, fundamental religious freedom, and mutual respect and coexistence. He stated that Islam is a message of peace and harmony for all humanity, and attributing Islam to extremist ideologies is a blatant ignorance.
Sharif further emphasized that today’s day is a global voice against prejudice and discrimination against Islam and Muslims. He added that the day provides a global sense of relief for Muslims against religious prejudice and violent incidents. He emphasized that a civilized society does not differentiate between human rights based on faith but is based on mutual respect and sacrifice.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan condemns all forms of Islamophobia in accordance with international laws and Islamic teachings, and that all humans have equal rights. He added that Pakistan has always raised its voice against Islamophobia in international forums and will continue to work for interfaith harmony.
The notification of Pakistan International Airports announced the suspension of 80 flights from the country’s international airports to the Middle East on this day. The Interior Minister, Rana Sanaullah, informed the public that 8 individuals, including 5 men and 3 women, were arrested in connection with the incident.
Former Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, expressed concerns that the future of thousands of students who have been out of school for two years will be uncertain. The Pakistan Railways announced that it will operate four special trains on the occasion of Eid.
Other news stories include an incident in which a train collided with a stationary goods train in Lahore, and a group of women were arrested at the Lahore airport for allegedly being involved in human trafficking in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have conducted a series of military strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, using multi-platform, multi-target, and multi-payload missiles.
