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Growing Islamophobia causing clash of civilizations: President Alvi
April 23, 2021

President Dr. Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan's resolve not to hold any dialogue with India until it reverses its August 5, 2019 decision in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

In an interview with Voice of America, he said recent ceasefire agreement with India has nothing to do with Pakistan’s policy on Kashmir.

In reply to a question, the President said the growing Islamophobia in some European countries is causing clash of civilizations at a time when the world needs peace.

He said nobody, in the garb of freedom of expression, has the right to speak or utter such words which hurt the religious sentiments of others.

The President said as speaking about Holocaust in Europe is not permitted the publication of caricatures in France and the disrespect of Holy Prophet Muhammad Khatamul-Nabiyen Sallalaho Alyhe Wasallam causes pain to Muslims.

To a question about 18th Constitutional Amendment, the President said the reservations expressed by Prime Minister regarding the amendment are justified, as he wants more resources for the center.