Islamabad: Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to tackling Islamophobia, aligning with global efforts to address prejudice and hostility against Muslims. According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan has been instrumental in advocating for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, recognized annually on March 15 by the United Nations General Assembly, and in promoting resolutions that enhance international cooperation to counter this form of discrimination.

Pakistan, in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has played a pivotal role in developing initiatives such as the appointment of a United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia in May 2025. This initiative follows the appointment of the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General on Combating Islamophobia in May 2024. These appointments are part of a broader international strategy to address Islamophobia systematically.

The statement from Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the troubling rise in Islamophobic incidents globally, including attacks on religious symbols and expressions of anti-Muslim sentiment. These actions, Dar noted, exacerbate existing global tensions and pose threats to international peace and security.

Pakistan’s ongoing efforts include collaboration with OIC Member States and the UN Special Envoy to develop a UN Plan of Action. This initiative aims to create a structured framework to understand, prevent, and eliminate Islamophobia. The country calls on the international community to foster mutual respect and dialogue, promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence among different cultures and religions.