Islamabad: Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to spreading the true message of Islam, which is love, peace, and tolerance. This was stated by Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar in their message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

According to Radio Pakistan, Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani emphasized the need for a united voice against prejudice, hatred, and discrimination towards Muslims at the international level. He highlighted that violent incidents attributed to Islamophobia have led to the martyrdom of many innocent Muslims in several Western countries. Gilani pointed out that Islamophobia is being used for political purposes in some nations, exacerbating prejudice against Muslims. He advocated for promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue to dispel misunderstandings. He assured that Pakistan will persist in its diplomatic, political, and social efforts to combat Islamophobia.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan's unwavering commitment to spreading Islam's true message on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. He called upon the international community, human rights organizations, and global leaders to raise awareness against Islamophobia. Sharif also urged the prevention of incidents involving the desecration of the Holy Quran, attacks on mosques, and other acts of religious intolerance against Muslims. He asserted that there is no justification for blasphemy or the desecration of sacred symbols under the guise of freedom of expression, emphasizing the duty of safeguarding the honour of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) as a sacred trust for every Muslim. Sharif expressed pride in Pakistan's leadership in this initiative at the United Nations.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in his message, called on the international community to implement effective measures to reform discriminatory legislation, combat hate speech, and promote genuine interfaith dialogue for mutual respect. He stated that social media platforms should bear significant responsibility by holding accountable those who propagate hate and ensuring the removal of harmful content that reinforces Islamophobia.