Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned an act of desecration of the Holy Quran by a right-wing extremist in Sweden, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a tweet uploaded on Sunday, the prime minister said no words are enough to adequately condemn the abhorrent act.

Shehbaz Sharif said garb of the freedom of expression cannot be used to hurt the religious emotions of 1.5 billion Muslims across the world.

The prime minister further said that this act is unacceptable.

https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1617041941652475907

Also on Saturday, Pakistan Foreign Ministry had strongly condemned the abhorrent act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.

In a statement issued in Islamabad, the Foreign Office Spokesperson here on Sunday said, “This senseless and provocative Islamophobic act hurts the religious sensitivities of over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world.

Such actions are not covered under any legitimate expression of the right to freedom of expression or opinion, which carries responsibilities under international human rights law, such as the obligation not to carry out hate speech and incite people to violence.”
“Islam is a religion of peace and Muslims, including in Pakistan, believe in respecting all religions. These principles must be supported by all.

“The international community needs to show a common resolve against Islamopohbia, xenophobia, intolerance and incitement to violence on the basis of religion or belief, and work together for promoting inter-faith harmony and peaceful coexistence,” she added.

She said, “Pakistan’s concerns are being conveyed to the authorities in Sweden. We urge them to be mindful of the sentiments of the people of Pakistan and the Muslims worldwide and take steps to prevent Islamophobic acts.”