Islamabad, January 17, 2026: Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the reported profiling of mosques and mosque management committees in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming it a blatant intrusion into religious affairs and a grave violation of the fundamental right to freedom of religion and belief.
In an official statement, Pakistan said the reported actions reflect yet another coercive attempt by the occupying authorities to intimidate and marginalise the Muslim population of the occupied territory. The forcible collection of personal details, photographs, and sectarian affiliations of religious functionaries was described as systematic harassment aimed at instilling fear among worshippers and obstructing the free exercise of their faith.
The statement said such measures form part of a broader pattern of institutionalised Islamophobia driven by the Hindutva ideology of the Indian government. It added that the selective targeting of mosques and Muslim clergy exposes the discriminatory and communal nature of these policies.
Reaffirming its position, Pakistan said the people of Jammu and Kashmir possess an inalienable right to practise their religion freely, without fear, coercion, or discrimination.
Pakistan reiterated its unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people and vowed to continue raising its voice against all forms of religious persecution and intolerance targeting Kashmiris at international forums.
