Pakistan Raises Alarm Over Rising Global Islamophobia at UN

Pakistan has expressed grave concern over the rising wave of Islamophobia, intolerance, and right-wing extremism targeting Muslims around the globe.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee, Pakistan’s Counsellor Saima Saleem warned that the weaponization of religion for political gains and the vilification of entire Muslim communities pose a serious threat to global peace and social harmony.

She reaffirmed that Pakistan’s commitment to minority rights is deeply rooted in its Constitution and inspired by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of equality and religious freedom.

Saima Saleem highlighted Pakistan’s initiatives to promote inclusion and empowerment of minorities — including reserved parliamentary seats, welfare programs, scholarships, and protection of worship sites.

Condemning the rise of Islamophobia, the Pakistani envoy accused India of institutionalized discrimination, citing attacks on worship places, hate speech, and extremist political rhetoric.

She urged the international community to respond with solidarity and moral clarity, calling for global cooperation to counter hate and promote interfaith harmony.

“Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in advancing interfaith harmony and protecting minority rights, both at home and globally,” she concluded.