ISLAMABAD – Muslim nations are strongly denouncing back-to-back attacks on Holy Quran in Sweden and the Netherlands, with Pakistan leading the condemnation at global forums.
Amid the widespread condemnations, Islamabad convened an ambassadorial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States in New York earlier this week.
A report of the country’s state broadcaster suggests that Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, presided over the meeting on Wednesday.
The leaders gathered at the meeting strongly condemned the recent abhorrent acts of desecration of the Holy Quran in European countries. They called these acts a manifestation of Islamophobia that calls for strong condemnation.
OIC group members also called for a follow-up of the resolution the United Nations adopted against Islamophobia, calling on the UN chief to formulate an action plan to reverse Islamophobia. OIC members also commended Pakistan's efforts to fight Islamophobia.
International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM) strongly condemns desecration of #Holy #Quran in #Sweden, #Netherlands@OIC_OCI @PakUN_Geneva @PakistanPR_UN @PakistanUN_NY @ForeignOfficePk https://t.co/3OLRYrRdLF pic.twitter.com/AZCmi3KimO
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 26, 2023
Earlier, Islamabad asked the world leaders to combat Islamophobia with a united front and promote interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence.
The recent sacrilegious incidents caused a furor among Muslim countries with several states calling out the Western world for hurting sentiments of billions of people in the name of freedom of expression.
Last year, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, declaring March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Pakistani rupee remains unchanges against US dollar in the open market on March 18, 2024, Monday.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.7 for buying and 281.65 for selling.
Euro moves down to 303 for buying and 306 for selling while British Pound hovers around 356 for buying, and 359 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.8 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 74.05.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
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US Dollar | USD | 278.7 | 281.65 |
Euro | EUR | 303 | 306 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 356 | 359 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.8 | 76.55 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 74.05 | 74.5 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.7 | 184.5 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 741.89 | 749.89 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204 | 206.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.78 | 39.18 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.92 | 41.32 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.69 | 36.04 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.37 | 3.48 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 908.8 | 917.8 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.59 | 60.19 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 171.07 | 173.07 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.67 | 26.97 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.62 | 732.62 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.7 | 77.4 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206 | 208 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 27.27 | 27.57 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 315.8 | 318.3 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.79 | 7.94 |
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