Pakistan condemns attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo
Pakistan also spoke against mocking religion through caricatures, FO spokesperson said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk/Daily Dunya) – Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on Thursday condemned attack on French magazine Charlie Habdo in Paris that left at least 12 dead and several injured.
In her weekly media briefing, Ms Aslam said that Pakistan has condemned every kind of terrorist attack. She said Pakistan’s stance against mocking religion through caricature is also clear and that Pakistan has always protested against mocking of religion through the platform of Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).
The spokeswoman said that Pakistan is working towards global religious harmony and tolerance, adding that religions and faiths must be respected.
She said Pakistan even submitted a resolution in this regard in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Armed gunmen on Wednesday stormed the office of French magazine Charlie Hebdo and killed at least 12 including 2 policemen and Editor-in-chief.
Charlie Hebdo magazine has previously come under attack for mocking holy personalities through caricatures.
A version of this story appeared in Daily Dunya on January 9, 2015
