Mr. Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar,
Federal Minister for Human Rights, emphasized that the Government of Pakistan
has shown commitment to create a society free of human sufferings and
deprivations. He said that Pakistan’s discourse of Human Rights mainly guided
by the injunctions of Islam, the Constitution of Pakistan, the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and ratified international Human Rights
instruments.
He expressed these views in an event on
Tuesday 12th December 2017, which has been held at IIUI Auditorium,
Faisal Mosque, Islamabad. He stated that our government’s policy framework on
human rights envisages the elimination of injustice and poverty, safeguarding
human dignity, establishing rule of law, guaranteeing fundamental rights and
freedoms to all without discrimination.
Federal Minister also stated
that the Ministry of Human Rights has implemented an Action Plan to improve
human rights situation in the country. Action plan focuses on bringing
structural changes in current human rights implementation mechanisms through
policy &legal reforms, human rights education, awareness, research and
communication, establishment and strengthening of National Human Rights
Institutions. Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar emphasized on the rights of women, children,
minorities and persons with disabilities.
Federal Minister also
appreciated the efforts made by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights towards protection and promotion of Human Rights. Lastly, Minister
expressed his gratitude to the National Commission for Human Rights for
Celebrating 70 Years of the Universal Human Rights Declaration.
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