Pakistan has once again caused international disgrace. Actually, a mosque has become a cause of controversy for the Pakistani community living in Japan. This mosque built in Kawagoe city of Saitama province of Japan is now facing the danger of demolition. The local administration found that the mosque was constructed without permission under Japanese laws.
This mosque was started in the month of April. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Abdul Hameed also attended its inauguration ceremony. However, later when the documents and permissions related to the construction were examined, it was found that the building was constructed without following the legal procedure.
What did the administration say?
Kawagoe City Hall, which is the administrative center of the city, has made its stance clear on the matter. The official statement issued by the City Hall said that the mosque has been constructed in an area which has been declared an Urban Development Control Area.
According to the administration, construction work is generally not allowed in such areas. If any kind of construction is to be done, it is mandatory to obtain special permission under the City Planning Act of Japan. City Hall said that the necessary permission was not taken for the building in question. Therefore the construction cannot be considered to be in accordance with legal standards.
What was the demand to demolish the mosque?
The local administration has also confirmed that they have received proposals demanding the removal or demolition of this mosque. These proposals have been accepted for review and the concerned departments are investigating the matter. Now the city administration is coordinating with various agencies and concerned parties and considering further action.
What is the Pakistani Embassy doing now?
When it came to light that the mosque was constructed without the necessary permission, the Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo also had to clarify. The embassy clarified that it has no connection with any construction work that violates Japanese laws. Along with this, he appealed to the Pakistani community living in Japan to completely follow the local laws.
What did the embassy say in its statement?
In a statement released on social media platform The embassy said that no construction project should be started without obtaining necessary permission from the local administration.
Cleanliness even if the ambassador is involved?
The Pakistani Embassy also clarified that Ambassador Abdul Hameed had attended the inauguration ceremony held on April 3 because he was told that all necessary approvals under Japanese laws had been obtained. In another statement issued on May 31, the Embassy also reiterated that before starting any construction work, it is necessary to obtain all necessary permissions from the local administration. The embassy said it has no connection with any project that does not comply with local administration laws.
The statement said that the Pakistan Ambassador had participated in the program organized in Kawagoe on April 3, 2026 on the basis of the information that all legal approvals for the project had been obtained.
The Pakistani Embassy said in its statement that information regarding the legal status and permissions related to such projects should be disseminated to all members of the community and also to the people living nearby. The Embassy has requested the people concerned to fully cooperate with the Japanese authorities and follow Japanese laws in all circumstances.
Now eyes fixed on the decision of the city council?
The most important thing in this whole matter is that the mosque which was inaugurated in the presence of Pakistan’s ambassador, is now embroiled in legal disputes. At present the mosque is present in its place, but its future remains uncertain. The local administration and city council are deliberating on this matter. Based on the decision taken by the city council in the coming days, it will be decided whether this mosque will remain or it will be demolished.
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