The statem­ent was propos­ed jointl­y by Pakist­an and Turkey­The foreign ministers of the countries belonging OIC member countries adopted a strongly worded statement aimed against denigrating Islam, its revered personalities and symbols on Saturday. The joint statement rejected provocative acts like the holding of the competition and contest to ridicule Islam and aimed at inciting violence. Foreign Minister wrote to OIC secretary general, UN secretary general, the Dutch foreign minister and foreign ministers of Muslim countries to jointly act against Islamophobic acts. Prime Minister Khan had assured the parliament that matter will be raised during the OIC ministerial meeting in New York. The foreign minister affirmed that freedom of expression comes with concomitant responsibilities, and should be exercised keeping in view the ethical, moral and legal obligations.

Source: The Express Tribune September 29, 2018 15:00 UTC