ISLAMABAD — Pakistani President Dr. Arif Alvi has awarded Secretary General of the Muslim World League and President of the Organization of Muslim Scholars of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Mohammed AI-Issa with the Hilal-e-Pakistan.

The award is among the highest civil decorations of Pakistan, in recognition of his prominent efforts in spreading the message of peace of Islam and in combating the growing phenomenon of Islamophobia, through correcting misconceptions towards Islam. Also his global role in enhancing dialogue and harmony among followers of various civilizations and faiths through international initiatives and personal visits he paid to various countries and his meetings with various religious leaders in the world.

The ceremony was held on Monday at the presidential palace in Islamabad in the presence of several Islamic figures, government leaders, members of the parliament and diplomatic officials. — SPA