Minister vows to ensure minorities’ rights

Published September 13, 2018
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari speaks to a delegation of minorities on Wednesday.
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari speaks to a delegation of minorities on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday said that concrete steps had been taken through a comprehensive strategy to ensure protection of the rights of minorities, adding that the Constitution guaranteed the protection of human rights, including those of minorities.

“We are fully committed to protecting the due rights of minorities to ensure their freedom and security. Improving their socio-economic status is one of the government’s top priorities,” she said during a meeting with a delegation representing minorities.

Federal Secretary Rabiya Javeri Agha and other officials of the ministry also attended the meeting. Matters relating to the rights of minorities, including laws and rules for their protection, also came under discussion and members of the delegation put forward suggestions in this regard. The delegation was also informed about the implementation of laws, policy and measures.

Representatives of minority communities propose steps needed to protect their rights

The minister said the government had taken pragmatic measures to ensure the better status of minorities without any prejudice, adding that the Constitution guaranteed the human rights protection and the ministry ensured its implementation.

Ms Mazari said that the minorities in Pakistan had religious freedom and complete security, adding that they were enjoying complete freedom as equal citizen of the motherland.

The members of the delegation praised endeavours of the government, especially the Ministry of Human Rights, for the protection and promotion of rights of minorities and assured their full support in this regard.

Published in Dawn, September 13th, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Kurram atrocity
Updated 22 Nov, 2024

Kurram atrocity

It would be a monumental mistake for the state to continue ignoring the violence in Kurram.
Persistent grip
22 Nov, 2024

Persistent grip

PAKISTAN has now registered 50 polio cases this year. We all saw it coming and yet there was nothing we could do to...
Green transport
22 Nov, 2024

Green transport

THE government has taken a commendable step by announcing a New Energy Vehicle policy aiming to ensure that by 2030,...
Military option
Updated 21 Nov, 2024

Military option

While restoring peace is essential, addressing Balochistan’s socioeconomic deprivation is equally important.
HIV/AIDS disaster
21 Nov, 2024

HIV/AIDS disaster

A TORTUROUS sense of déjà vu is attached to the latest health fiasco at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital. The largest...
Dubious pardon
21 Nov, 2024

Dubious pardon

IT is disturbing how a crime as grave as custodial death has culminated in an out-of-court ‘settlement’. The...