The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington is extremely disturbed over the reported desecration of the Holy Quran at Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON, – The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington is extremely disturbed over the reported desecration of the Holy Quran at Guantanamo Bay and has taken up the matter with the US Administration.

The Embassy was assured by the Administration officials that the US holds religious tolerance as one of its most deeply held values and that the alleged perpetrators of the desecration would be held accountable after an appropriate investigation.

The Embassy hopes that an inquiry is carried out and the reported perpetrators of the sacrilegious act are dealt with firmly.

Washington DC

May 9, 2005.