People take part in a demonstration in Karachi on July 2 as they protest against the burning of the Holy Quran outside a Stockholm Mosque. — AFP/FileIn order to uphold the sanctity of the Holy Quran, the federal government has announced holding countrywide protests on Friday (July 7) against the recent incident of desecration of the holy book in Sweden. The joint session will unanimously pass a resolution against the recent incident of desecration of the holy book in Sweden, the premier added. Earlier today, amid worldwide protests and outrage over the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, the United Nations Human Rights Council announced to hold its urgent session to address Islamophobia and religious hatred after Pakistan’s request. 'Despicable act'Last week, Pakistan strongly condemned the "despicable act" of the public burning of a copy of the Holy Quran.
