Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has called for a stronger partnership between the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations (UN) to foster peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony in an increasingly divided world.
Speaking at a high-level OIC event held at the UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the 1,500th birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Dar underscored the Prophet’s timeless legacy of justice, compassion, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence. He noted that the principles embodied in the Prophet’s life, from the Charter of Medina to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, continue to resonate with the values enshrined in the UN Charter.
Dar highlighted that this partnership must prioritise promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue, safeguarding sacred sites and religious symbols, and combating terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms. He stressed the need to strengthen humanitarian mechanisms such as Zakat and Waqf, while empowering women and youth through education, technology, and active participation in peacebuilding efforts.
Drawing attention to pressing challenges facing the Muslim world, he emphasised the unresolved conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir and the rising tide of Islamophobia, calling them threats to global stability and justice. He urged OIC member states to overcome internal divisions and intensify efforts to protect the fundamental rights of Muslims worldwide.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to advancing these objectives, Dar said the commemoration of the Prophet’s anniversary must inspire tangible action, translating his enduring message of mercy, justice, and compassion into modern-day policies that uphold human dignity, equality, and mutual respect.
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