Pak asks OIC to take up Rushdie issue

Pakistan has kicked up a major row on the knighting of the India-born author by Britain alleging that he had been honoured despite his “blasphemous” writing. While its Parliament has passed two resolution demanding withdrawal of the honour, Pakistan Foreign Office summoned British High Commissioner to Islamabad and conveyed its displeasure over the matter. Pakistan has also charged Britain with violating the UN resolution to promote understanding between different religious faiths by honouring Rushdie.

Responding to questions on the killing of several Pakistani civilians during clashes between NATO forces and the Taliban near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Aslam said the government has already lodged a strong protest with NATO. She asked the government has asked NATO forces in Afghanistan to ensure better coordination, care and restraint while operating close to Pakistan-Afghanistan border.