Overview
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office called the reported profiling a grave violation of freedom of religion and an attempt to intimidate Muslims in the territory.
- The statement alleged that authorities sought detailed four-page forms from mosques documenting imams, khateebs, muezzins, committee members, Bait-ul-Maal contacts, photographs, and sectarian affiliations.
- Officials described the effort as systematic harassment aimed at instilling fear among worshippers and obstructing the free exercise of faith.
- Islamabad said it will continue to stand with Kashmiris and persist in raising the issue internationally against religious persecution and intolerance.
- Earlier at the UN General Assembly, Pakistani delegate Asif Khan rejected India’s “integral part” claim and accused New Delhi of seeking to alter the region’s character since August 5, 2019.