Attack on mosques in NZ as act of terrorism against Muslim community: Mazari

Human Rights Minister Dr Shireen Mazari has expressed serious concerns over the rising Islamophobia in Europe.

She was talking to Dutch Ambassador to Pakistan Ardi Stoios-Braken in Islamabad on Monday.

The Minister termed the attack on mosques in New Zealand as act of terrorism against Muslim community, calling it the evidence of rising hatred and prejudice against Muslims. 

The two sides also discussed bilateral cooperation and matters of mutual interest with particular reference to human rights, including the rights of women, children and minorities.

Both sides mutually agreed to enhance cooperation and work collectively in the cause and protection of human rights.