{"id":27788,"date":"2024-03-24T12:32:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T12:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=27788"},"modified":"2024-03-24T12:42:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T12:42:45","slug":"second-visit-of-grand-mufti-of-bosnia-to-pakistan-by-tazeen-akhtar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/second-visit-of-grand-mufti-of-bosnia-to-pakistan-by-tazeen-akhtar\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Visit of Grand Mufti of Bosnia to Pakistan &#8211; by Tazeen Akhtar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>Tazeen Akhtar<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tazeen_Akhtar-e1709469425322.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/>The esteemed Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic, Rais- ul-Ulema\u00a0 is visited Pakistan for the second time to strengthen the bilateral relations in different sectors including Islamic education and scholarly interactions between two brotherly countries.He had meetings with a number of government and academia officials while the GoP conferred him the high civil award Sitare e Quaid e Azam Award on March 23rd,\u00a0 by the President of Pakistan. His latest visit has added to already present cordial relations and cooperation between Bosnia and Pakistan.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>Earlier ,he visited in Dec 2016. He had meetings with related officials, especially the then\u00a0 Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.He apprised the prime minister about his centre working for inter-faith harmony. The need for a strengthening Muslim brotherhood and fraternity was discussed during the meeting.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27808\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-23-at-8.37.33-PM1-e1711283383174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"265\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5>President of Pakistan , Asif Ali Zardari presented the dignitary the civil award of Pakistan in appreciation and recognition of his services to cement the mutual bonds. He received the award in a ceremony in Presidency of Pakistan. Ambassador Mr. Emin Cohodarevic was also present at this occasion.<\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong>Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic, during his other engagements called on the Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain at the Ministry on 21 March 2024. Ambassador Mr. Emin Cohodarevic and the Honorary Consul General of Bosnia Mr Asad Saleem accompanied him.Federal Secretary Overseas Pakistanis Dr Arshad and other and senior officers from the Ministry were also present in the meeting.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>\u00a0Minister\u00a0 Salik\u00a0 extended a warm welcome to the Grand Mufti and underscored the Ministry\u2019s substantial potential for public service delivery and articulated his commitment to enhancing the performance of its seven attached departments<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia_Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia_Pakistan.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Grand_Mufti_Bosnia_Pakistan-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<h5 class=\"newsdetailtitle\"><em><strong>Grand Mufti met Secretary Religious Affairs Dr. Syed Atta ur Rehman in Islamabad on 22 March 2024. The Secretary shared that Pakistan is ready to sign MoUs with Bosnia for furtherance of bilateral cooperation.They agreed to work together for promotion of peace, education, religious harmony and elimination of Islamophobia.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<div class=\"newsdetailcontent\">\n<h5>The Secretary said Pakistan is ready to sign Memorandums of Understandings with Bosnia for furtherance of religious education, translation of important books, exchange of delegations and bilateral cooperation.He said exchange of delegations at the government and public level will strengthen bilateral ties.<\/h5>\n<h5>The Grand Mufti expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its peacekeeping services and UN humanitarian missions in Bosnia.He said the two countries have a strong bond and several key position holders in Bosnia have received education from Pakistan.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27810\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Pakistan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Pakistan-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5>The Grand Mufti also extended wishes of Ramadan and Independence Day to Pakistani brethren.He was presented English translations of Fatwa &#8220;Message Pakistan&#8221; and Khutbat-e-Qaumi Sirat-ul-Nabi Conference.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5><em><strong>Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic offered Friday prayer at the Faisal Masjid Islamabad where he prayed for the stability of the Islamic world, the progress of Pakistan and Muslims of Gaza that May Allah end their hardships. He also expressed appreciation for the deep bonds of friendship between the peoples of Bosnia and Pakistan.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Ua3FaGvGnV\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/embassy-of-bosnia-herzegovina-screens-film-qou-vadis-aida-in-islamabad-to-highlight-genocide-in-srebrenica-by-serbia\/\">Embassy of Bosnia Herzegovina Screens Film \u201cQou vadis, Aida?\u201d in Islamabad to Highlight  Genocide in Srebrenica by Serbia<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Embassy of Bosnia Herzegovina Screens Film \u201cQou vadis, Aida?\u201d in Islamabad to Highlight  Genocide in Srebrenica by Serbia&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/embassy-of-bosnia-herzegovina-screens-film-qou-vadis-aida-in-islamabad-to-highlight-genocide-in-srebrenica-by-serbia\/embed\/#?secret=jinpDeIaFN#?secret=Ua3FaGvGnV\" data-secret=\"Ua3FaGvGnV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>At the Faisal Masjid, the Grand Mufti was received by Incharge Protocol &amp; Public Relations of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)\u00a0 Mr. Nasir Farid who extended a warm welcome to him. He also conveyed heartfelt congratulations by the President\u00a0 IIUI , Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi for his\u00a0 receipt of the Sitare e Quaid e Azam Award on March 23rd, conferred by the President of Pakistan.\u00a0 Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic thanked IIUI President for the\u00a0 warm wishes and felicitations.<\/h5>\n<h5>The Friday prayer at Faisal Masjid was also attended by the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina,\u00a0 Emin Cohodarevic, officials of\u00a0 International Islamic University , Diplomats of various Muslim countries , prominent religious and political figures, and thousands of faithful from twin cities.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27811\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Grand_Mufti.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Grand_Mufti.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bosnia_Grand_Mufti-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong>Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic called on Professor Dr. Samina Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad at her office in new campus of university.It was agreed in the meeting that an MoU for the mutual cooperation in the field of education and exchange of experiences shall be materialized soon to enhanced these bilateral ties practically.<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>Issues pertaining to expanding bilateral educational in the fields of Islamic studies, training of Aima, Jurisprudence and law were discussed.<\/h5>\n<h5>The grand Mufti appreciating the role of IIUI in serving the Muslim world said that there are a number learned scholars, bureaucrats, Aima and researchers in Bosnia who have benefited from the IIUI. He said the university has close objectives akin to the Islamic studies faculties of the Bosnia and Herzegovinian universities.<\/h5>\n<h5>The IIUI Rector\u00a0 appraised him about the services, role, vision and future goals of university as well as she briefed about the faculties of the universities in addition to presence of international teachers and students. On the occasion, the Grand Mufti presented a rare manuscript of Holy Quran, while the IIUI Rector presented a university souvenir to the esteemed Grand Mufti.<em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Rectie-IIUI-meeting-with-grand-mufti-e1711283493462.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"241\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong>The visit of the honorable guest from Bosnia and his interactions with the officials will certainly go a long way toward turning the mutual understanding and conducive political relations into meaningful concrete cooperation in diversified fields including education and people to people to relations as well. Pakistani people still know limited information about this great country that struggled through sea of blood to the achievement of their freedom. This gap can only be fulfilled by continuous visits , not only the officials alone but civil society representatives, opinion makers and media people should also be given these opportunities.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tazeen Akhtar The esteemed Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Husein ef Kavazovic, Rais- ul-Ulema\u00a0 is visited Pakistan for the second time to strengthen the bilateral relations in different sectors including Islamic education and scholarly interactions between two brotherly countries.He had meetings with a number of government and academia officials [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27804,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[83],"tags":[519,208,447,4950,4546,4951,2786,4952,4845,3442,827,4953,48,116],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27788"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27788"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27815,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27788\/revisions\/27815"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}