Pakistan summons Ambassador of Norway to the Foriegn Office
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ISLAMABAD - The Ambassador of Norway was called to the Foreign Office in Islamabad on Saturday to convey deep concern of the government and people of Pakistan over the incident of desecration of the Holy Quran in the Norwegian city of Kristiansand.
Pakistan's condemnation of this action was reiterated in the meeting.
It was underscored that such actions hurt the sentiments of 1.3 billion Muslims around the world, including those in Pakistan.
Furthermore, such actions could not be justified in the name of freedom of expression.
The Norwegian authorities were urged to bring those responsible to justice and to prevent the recurrence of any such incident in the future.
The Ambassador of Pakistan in Oslo has also been instructed to convey Pakistan's protest and deep concern to the Norwegian authorities.
