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Pakistan, Bosnia Seek Interfaith Dialogue to Stem Islamophobia in West

Ayaz Gul

   ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan urged Western nations
   Wednesday to desist from using freedom of speech as an "instrument" to
   hurt the feelings of Muslims, warning it will lead to more
   radicalization and violence.

   Khan told a joint news conference with visiting Chairman of the
   Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic the two leaders
   condemned recent terrorist acts by Muslims in France and Austria. The
   two sides, he said, also underline the importance of respect for every
   religion, specifically Muslims living in Europe.

   Khan stressed that mocking of Prophet Muhammad and publication of
   blasphemous caricatures cause "the greatest pain" to the Muslim
   community.

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