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Business Recorder
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan condemns rising Islamophobia in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in Islamophobic incidents and human rights violations across India. Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan stated this while responding to media queries about increase in Islamophobic incidents across India. Pakistan calls upon the Government of India to uphold the rights and safety of all its citizens, regardless of faith, the spokesperson added. 'The targeting of Muslims through hate speech, discriminatory actions, and state complicity is a matter of serious concern for the international community,' Ambassador Shafqat remarked. Foreign office summons Indian diplomat in Islamabad At a time when restraint and reconciliation are most needed, the deliberate incitement of religious hatred for political or ideological purposes violates international human rights obligations and vitiates the prospects for communal harmony, and regional stability.' Earlier this month, New Delhi-based Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) reported that over 184 hate crimes targeting Muslims were recorded across India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Each case has been documented with verified sources and relevant details in our updated report. According to the Association report, Pahalgam terror attack spiked incidents of hate crime targeted at Muslims. This is an updated version of the previous report, with incidents dating from 22 April 2025 to 8 May 2025. To access data about hate crime incidents. Around 184 hate crimes were reported across India. 106 of these were linked to the Pahalgam terror attack, with the latter serving as the triggering factor. A minimum of 316 individuals were affected, physically or otherwise; this figure is an estimate and the actual number is likely higher due to underreporting and lack of documentation, APCR pointed out. The acts had common patterns that were neither random nor isolated. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan says India violating human rights obligations through Islamophobic actions
Listen to article Pakistan on Saturday expressed deep concern over the growing number of Islamophobic incidents across India and warned that the deliberate incitement of religious hatred for political or ideological purposes violates India's international human rights obligations. In a statement responding to media queries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan strongly condemned the targeting of Muslims through hate speech, discriminatory policies, and acts of violence, reportedly carried out with the complicity or silence of Indian authorities. 'Pakistan calls upon the Indian government to uphold the rights and safety of all its citizens, regardless of faith,' the spokesperson said, warning that the deliberate incitement of religious hatred for political or ideological purposes was in violation of India's international human rights obligations. Khan added that such actions, at a time when restraint and reconciliation are most needed, further undermine prospects for communal harmony and regional stability. Read more: Indian Muslim's home demolished over 'Pakistan Zindabad' chant during cricket match The statement comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following New Delhi's accusations—leveled without evidence—linking Islamabad to the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The Pakistani government has strongly rejected the allegations. Human rights organisations, including the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), have recorded at least 21 incidents of anti-Muslim violence across India in the days following the attack. These include physical assaults on Kashmiri Muslims, hate speeches at public rallies, and reported calls for the expulsion of Muslim students from hostels. The situation has been further inflamed by the rise of incendiary music aligned with Hindutva ideology. Songs disseminated widely through platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp have been accused of inciting hatred against Muslims. One such song, Pehle Dharam Pocha ('They Asked About Religion First'), surfaced shortly after the Pahalgam incident, accusing Indian Muslims of conspiring against Hindus. It has garnered over 140,000 views in less than a week. Other tracks such as Ab Ek Nahi Huye Toh Kat Jaaoge ('If You Don't Unite Now You Will Be Slaughtered') and Jaago Hindu Jaago ('Wake Up, Hindus') have called on Hindus to identify 'traitors within the country'—a phrase widely seen as a veiled reference to Muslims. In parallel with the online hate campaign, authorities in Gujarat reportedly demolished around 2,000 huts, which officials claimed were illegally occupied by undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. Activists, however, argue that the demolitions are part of a broader pattern of systemic discrimination aimed at portraying Indian Muslims as 'outsiders' and pushing them further to the margins of society. Also read: Pakistan condemns Modi's Gujarat speech as 'reckless provocation' The demolitions have displaced thousands, worsening the precarious living conditions of affected families and contributing to a growing sense of insecurity within the community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government—widely seen as closely aligned with right-wing Hindu nationalist groups—has come under increasing criticism for its failure to curb hate speech and protect minority communities. Critics argue that the state's silence, and in some cases active participation, in anti-Muslim actions has emboldened extremist elements.
See - Sada Elbalad
18-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
APCR Report: Dozens of Attacks on Muslims Recorded Since Pahalgam Incident
H-Tayea A recent report released by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has documented a disturbing surge in violence and harassment targeting the Muslim community in India following the Pahalgam incident. According to the report, there have been 39 physical assaults, 19 acts of vandalism, and 42 incidents of harassment against Muslims recorded in the days since the Pahalgam episode. The findings suggest a pattern of targeted communal aggression, rather than random or isolated acts. The report, cited in The Wire and amplified by journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani, warns that these incidents come at a critical juncture when national unity and solidarity are most needed. Instead, the period has been marked by a sharp rise in communal polarization, according to the APCR. 'These incidents were neither random nor isolated,' the report states. 'At a time when unity and solidarity were the need of the hour, the nation witnessed increased communal polarization.' Civil rights advocates and legal experts have expressed concern over the growing normalization of hate crimes and the apparent lack of accountability for those responsible. The report calls for urgent intervention by law enforcement agencies and political leaders to restore communal harmony and uphold the constitutional promise of equality and protection for all citizens. The APCR has urged the government to take immediate steps to investigate the incidents, provide justice for victims, and implement stronger safeguards against hate-driven violence. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
The Wire
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
39 Assaults, 19 Acts of Vandalism, 42 Incidents of Harassment Against Muslims Since Pahalgam: Report
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Video Watch | 39 Assaults, 19 Acts of Vandalism, 42 Incidents of Harassment Against Muslims Since Pahalgam: Report Minal Saeed Khan 37 minutes ago According to an APCR report, these incidents were neither random nor isolated. At a time when unity and solidarity were the need of the hour, the nation witnessed increased communal polarisation. Illustration: Pariplab Chakraborty Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Donate now New Delhi: A report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) reveals that in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, a total of 184 anti-Muslim hate incidents took place in India – starting from April 11 till May 8. The report states that in at least 106 of these incidents, the Pahalgam attack – in which 26 civilians were killed – allegedly acted as a triggering factor. In these incidents, 316 people have been affected either physically or psychologically. According to the APCR report, these incidents were neither random nor isolated. At a time when unity and solidarity were the need of the hour, the nation witnessed increased communal polarisation. The most number of these incidents are reported to be from Uttar Pradesh, where 43 such incidents took place, followed by Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, a 15-year-old Muslim boy was assaulted by a group of men while on his way back from school. He was also forced to urinate on a Pakistani flag. An FIR was later registered against Raju, a book shop owner; Nitin, a grocery shop owner; and an unidentified man under various sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, including rioting, voluntarily causing hurt, provoking breach of peace and criminal intimidation. In another incident in Bhopal on April 26, Railway Head Constable Nazar Daulat Khan was brutally thrashed by a group of intoxicated Hindu youths. According to reports, the police officer was on patrol around 2 am when he noticed a group of young men consuming alcohol inside a parked car on the station premises. When he approached the group and asked them to leave, the situation quickly turned violent. The attackers, after noticing Khan's Muslim name, allegedly hurled verbal abuses at him, targeting his religious identity. The confrontation escalated with the group physically attacking Khan, punching him, and tearing his uniform. Several Kashmir students were also targeted and assaulted in their hostels in Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. In Dehradun, Hindu Raksha Dal and other right-wing elements have allegedly issued written threats to several colleges, demanding the expulsion of Kashmiri Muslim students and setting a chilling ultimatum. Footage of other incidents of Kashmiri Muslim vendors getting attacked also surfaced on social media. One such incident happened in Mussoorie, where two Kashmir shawl vendors were heckled by members of the Bajrang Dal. In another incident in Mussoorie itself, a group of Kashmiri shawl vendors were asked to vacate overnight, leaving goods worth Rs 12 lakhs. Several acts of vandalism targeting property owned and managed by Muslims occurred across the country. These involved the destruction of madrasas, and Muslim-owned shops, carts and stalls. A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Balmukund Acharya vandalised a mosque in Rajasthan during a rally, while another mosque in Uttarakhand was attacked with stones by Hindutva groups. In Kashmir, houses of suspected militants were demolished, in violation of the Supreme Court guidelines. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News Rahul Gandhi Meets Pahalgam Victim Lt. Narwal's Family Amid Online Abuse Against Himanshi From Pahalgam, Voices that Ought to Shame the Sectarian Zealot An Open Letter to the Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam BJP Videos on X List Terror Attacks in UPA Years as Govt Says 'No Space for Politics' Eight Questions to the Narendra Modi Government After a Terror Attack, an Operation and a Ceasefire Missing Police in Pahalgam: Who is Responsible for this Biggest Breach of Public Security? Rebuked by Kashmiris, Let Not Pakistan's General Munir Succeed in Other Parts of India In This New Phase of India-Pak Relations, Bludgeoning Kashmir Is Not the Answer 26 Killed In Pahalgam Terror Attack About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
