ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of the World Muslim League Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa visited Lahore on Wednesday where he discussed a wide range of issues with Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman while specifically focusing on the problem of “Islamophobia.”
The league is an international Islamic organization which is based in Makkah and has been operating since the 1960s. Among its many objectives, it seeks to clarify the message of Islam by emphasizing its moderate values for greater peace and tolerance in the world.
Al-Issa, who is in Pakistan until Friday, has also met the army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and Senate chairman, Sadiq Sanjrani, along with other officials.
“Muslim countries are facing various challenges including Islamophobia,” the secretary general of the league was quoted as saying by an official statement circulated after his meeting with the governor. “Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance. There is a need to present the true face of Islam to the world and highlight its real character.”
The Punjab governor agreed with the visiting dignitary while urging his organization to continue its “role to end Islamophobia.”
He also praised the Saudi king and crown prince for their services to the Muslim world.
“We are fortunate that Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who delivered the Hajj sermon, is present among us,” said the governor. “We are also thankful to the Muslim World League and friendly countries for sending relief material and other help for the rehabilitation of flood-affected families in Pakistan.”
Rehman highlighted the significance of good education for Muslims across the world while urging the league to play a role in offering more scholarships to them for the promotion of Islamic and scientific studies.
World Muslim League chief meets Punjab governor, discusses challenge of ‘Islamophobia’
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World Muslim League chief meets Punjab governor, discusses challenge of ‘Islamophobia’
- Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa says it is vital to show the world that Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance
- The Punjab governor emphasizes education for Muslims in the world, seeks institutionalization of more scholarships
Pakistan delay call on T20 World Cup participation by a week
- Controversy erupted after India replaced Bangladesh with Scotland over Bangladesh’s decision to not play any matches in India
- Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday lambasted the ICC for its ‘double standards’ when it came to Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will finalize its participation in the Men’s International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup by Feb. 2, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday, following a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The controversy over Pakistan’s participation erupted after the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the tournament following Bangladesh’s decision to not play any matches in India owing to security fears. Bangladesh had requested a venue outside India for their World Cup matches, amid tensions between the two countries.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tournament will be played from Feb. 7 to Mar. 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches being played across both countries and the final scheduled in Ahmedabad.
During a meeting in Islamabad, Naqvi briefed Sharif over the recent developments involving Bangladesh and the ICC.
“Had a productive meeting with the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif,” Naqvi said in a post on X.
“Briefed him on the ICC matter, and he directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table,” he continued. “It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next Monday.”
On Sunday, Naqvi lambasted the ICC for its “double standards” when it came to Bangladesh, pointing out that India and Pakistan were allowed to play against each other at neutral venues as per an earlier deal between both cricket boards and the ICC.
Earlier in January, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directed Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to drop Bangladesh’s cricketer Mustafizur Rahman due to political tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi since the ouster of former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, who later fled to India.
Pakistan will play all their T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka, one of the tournament’s co-hosts. If Pakistan decides to participate, the country will open their campaign against the Netherlands on Feb. 7 and will face defending champions India on Feb. 15 in a group-stage match in Colombo.
