Pakistan Concerns Over Islamophobia in India

Islamabad — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over recent developments related to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling attention to what it describes as rising Islamophobia and threats to Muslim heritage sites in India.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Foreign Office criticized the hoisting of a flag at the newly built Ram Temple, which stands on the site where the historic Babri Mosque was demolished in 1992. The statement noted that the demolition was carried out by extremist groups and said subsequent judicial rulings in India reflected what Pakistan views as systemic discrimination against minorities.

The Foreign Office stressed that the situation in Ayodhya is part of a wider trend affecting religious minorities in India. It claimed that several other historic mosques face legal and political pressures, while Indian Muslims continue to experience social and economic marginalization.

Calling on the international community to take notice, Pakistan urged the United Nations and global human rights organizations to help safeguard Islamic cultural heritage and ensure the protection of minority rights.

The statement also appealed to the Indian government to fulfill its commitments to religious freedom, ensure the safety of all communities, and protect places of worship in line with international human rights standards.