Pakistan Voices Alarm Over Escalating Islamophobia in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has voiced serious concern over the growing number of Islamophobic incidents in India, calling on the Indian government to ensure the safety and rights of all citizens, regardless of religion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in response to media questions, highlighted Pakistan’s concern about the continued targeting of Muslims in India through hate speech, discriminatory practices, and the apparent complicity of state institutions. He stated that such actions raise grave international concerns.
Khan emphasized that, at a time when efforts toward reconciliation are essential, the deliberate fueling of religious hatred for political or ideological gain breaches international human rights obligations and undermines regional peace and communal harmony.
Reinforcing the call for peace, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his address at the second Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability. He expressed readiness for dialogue with India on all bilateral matters, provided India demonstrates sincerity and willingness to cooperate.
Referring to past confrontations, PM Sharif noted that Pakistan, with the support of its people, friendly nations, and its armed forces, had successfully navigated through Indian aggression. He underscored the need to resolve critical issues like Kashmir through peaceful negotiations, in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
