ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to approach the UN chief to appoint a special envoy on Islamophobia, saying hostility toward Muslims has reached an alarming level worldwide, especially in Europe.
Speaking at a meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Muslims in Europe held on the sidelines of UN General Assembly's session, FM said "What is most worrisome is that Islamophobia continues to find strong resonance in political spheres in Europe, ultimately leading to institutionalisation of Islamophobia through new legislations and policies such as discriminatory travel bans and visa restrictions."
Bilawal mentioned UN General Assembly’s resolution, to combat Islamophobia and said the momentum generated by this resolution should be maintained.
Participated in @OIC_OCI Contact Gp on Muslims in Europe on #UNGA sidelines in NY 🇺🇸 . reaffirmed OIC’s unequivocal rejection of hatred, violence & intolerance against Muslims. Inter-faith harmony, understanding & dialogue is only way fwd. Spoke up against #Islamophobia in Europe https://t.co/LshY0my9Gi pic.twitter.com/GvzY5okXAG
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) September 20, 2022
"Today, one of the worst manifestations of such Islamophobia is in Hindutva-inspired India," FM said, adding, "Driven by the ideology of hate against Muslims, the (ruling) BJP-RSS regime is executing its century-old plan to obliterate India's Islamic legacy and to transform India into an exclusive Hindu state.
He also reaffirmed full support for the Palestinian people's struggle for self-determination and against foreign occupation, saying the festering wound of Israeli occupation and atrocities in occupied Palestine is the principal source of instability, tensions, and conflict in the entire Middle East.
"To bring peace and stability to the Middle East, the issue of Palestine -- the source of the region's insecurity and its multiple conflicts -- must be effectively addressed as the first and most urgent priority," he added.
Islamabad remains ready to work with other member states in any move to stop the ongoing bloodshed, and restore the human dignity and human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories, he said.
Earlier this year, UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Pakistan introduced the resolution on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. It marks the day when a gunman entered two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 51 victims and injuring 40 others.
Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 277.4 | 280.4 |
Euro | EUR | 293 | 296 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 342.25 | 345.65 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.2 | 75.9 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.3 | 74.05 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 181 | 182.8 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 740.09 | 748.09 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 201 | 203 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.44 | 38.84 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 39.69 | 40.09 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.53 | 35.88 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 902.64 | 911.64 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 58.08 | 58.68 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 164.22 | 166.22 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 25.31 | 25.61 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 722.87 | 730.87 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.45 | 77.15 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 204.5 | 206.5 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 25.31 | 25.61 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 305.08 | 307.58 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.56 | 7.71 |
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