President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged the international community for taking practical measures to end gross human rights violations in Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In their separate messages on the International Human Rights Day being observed on Tuesday, they strongly condemn the ethnic cleansing and genocide of the Palestinian people by Israel in Gaza and other Occupied Palestinian territories as well as the atrocities being perpetuated by the Indian armed forces in the Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The President said the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees fundamental rights to all its citizens and we remain steadfast in advancing human rights to empower our people.
Asif Ali Zardari expressed the confidence that democracy, peace, freedom, and human rights are intertwined, and protecting people's rights is indispensable to building a stable and prosperous country.
In his message, the prime minister said our sacred religion Islam has exhorted human beings to follow tenets of human values. He said the Government of Pakistan has undertaken a number of legislative measures to protect Human Rights.
Mohsin Naqvi reaffirms commitment to human rights
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi delivered a powerful message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, highlighting the importance of equality, religious freedom, and the protection of fundamental rights for all citizens in Pakistan.
In his statement, Naqvi emphasized the timeless teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), describing them as a universal message of human rights for all of humanity. “Islam is a champion of human rights,” he said, reiterating the faith’s foundational principles of justice and equality.
Naqvi assured that every citizen in Pakistan is entitled to equal rights, while minorities enjoy complete religious freedom. He underscored that ensuring basic human rights is the defining characteristic of any civilized society and affirmed the state’s primary responsibility to protect these rights.
“The government is firmly committed to safeguarding human rights,” Naqvi stated, calling for a renewed dedication from all segments of society to uphold the rights and dignity of every individual.
On this significant day, Naqvi urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights, ensuring a just and inclusive society for future generations.