Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the Muslim Ummah and said that our voice against the rising tide of Islamophobia has been heard and the UN has adopted a landmark resolution which was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the OIC, designating 15 March as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
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In a tweet tonight, the Prime Minister said today (Tuesday) the UN has finally recognised the grave challenge confronting the world of Islamophobia, respect for religious symbols and practices & of curtailing systematic hate speech & discrimination against Muslims.
I want to congratulate the Muslim Ummah today as our voice against the rising tide of Islamophobia has been heard & the UN has adopted a landmark resolution introduced by Pakistan, on behalf of OIC, designating 15 March as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 15, 2022
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Imran Khan said next challenge is to ensure implementation of this landmark resolution.