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PM condemns highly offensive desecration of Holy Quran by Danish politician

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January 29, 2023

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned highly offensive desecration of the Holy Quran by a Danish politician.

In a tweet, he said that this is the third such incident in a row that should be strongly condemned by the civilised world.

The mrime minister said the need for global unity to fight Islamophobia couldn t be more urgent than it is now. He said we are deeply hurt.

The Foreign Office on Saturday condemned in the strongest terms the deeply offensive act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark by the same Islamophobe who committed a similar act in Sweden a few days ago.

“This repetition of the vile act leaves little doubt in the minds of the Muslims around the world that freedom of expression is being blatantly abused to spread religious hatred and incitement to violence,” the FP spokesperson said in a press release.

Pakistan’s concerns were being conveyed to the authorities in Denmark. “We urge them to be mindful of the sentiments of the people of Pakistan and the Muslims around the world and take steps to prevent such hateful and Islamophobic acts,” it added.

Pakistan also called into question the legal framework behind which the Islamophobes hide and spread hatred with impunity. At a time when there is an increasing need for inter-faith harmony and mutual respect for peaceful coexistence, the international community cannot turn a blind eye to these hate mongers.

Pakistan reiterated its considered position that freedom of expression came with responsibilities. “Pakistan also believes that it is the responsibility of the national governments as well as the international community to prevent these racist and Islampohobic acts”, the spokesperson said.

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Dar meets Azeri counterpart on margins of OIC Summit, discusses bilateral cooperation

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May 5, 2024

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Dar meets Azeri counterpart on margins of OIC Summit, discusses bilateral cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, the capital of Gambia.

According to a spokesperson for the Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations during the meeting.

Dar and Bayramov expressed their commitment to further promote bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade and energy.

The spokesperson said that the leaders agreed to enhance political relations and dialogue during the meeting.

Ishaq Dar, on this occasion, congratulated Jeyhun Bayramov on Baku’s nomination to host COP29.

The foreign minister expressed Pakistan’s keen interest in cooperation and exchange of experiences to address climate change.

He also commended Azerbaijan for its strong and principled stance on the Kashmir conflict.

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Two key TTP operatives killed in Rawalpindi operation

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May 5, 2024

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Two key TTP operatives killed in Rawalpindi operation

Two key terrorists were killed as a result of gunfire from their own associates during an operation carried out by personnel of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Sunday.

According to CTD officials, the dead terrorists, Naseebullah and Ihsanullah, were affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Both were wanted for the murder of a cop during an attack on a Dolphin Force team in Rawalpindi.

A huge stash of explosives, including hand grenades, heavy weaponry and ammunition, was seized.

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Aimal Wali Khan elected ANP president

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May 5, 2024

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Aimal Wali Khan, the son of veteran politician Asfandyar Wali Khan, has been elected as the central president of the Awami National Party.

According to a report by Dunya News, Aimal Wali Khan was elected as the central president in the ANP’s intra-party elections, while retired brigadier Saleem Khan was elected as the general secretary.

Similarly, Sardar Hussain Babak became the secretary for external affairs, Engineer Ehsan the secretary for information, and Dr Meerab Awan as the central secretary for transgender rights.

On Saturday, Senator Zahid Khan resigned as the ANP spokesperson due to apparent differences with the party leadership. He did not even participate in the intra-party elections.

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