Summary PM has reaffirmed commitment to create an environment conducive to peace.
ISLAMABAD: Addressing a gathering in connection with Universal Human Rights Day in Islamabad on Monday‚ Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that constitution of Pakistan guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens. Human rights are an essential component of public policy of this government which has put in place mechanism for their advancement.
The Prime Minister said we are fighting a war against terrorism to preserve the lives‚ honor‚ properties and the future of our children. We will never accept the narrow minded and bigoted agenda of extremists.
He said the way the whole nation came together in support of Malala Yousafzai reflects the national consensus and the will of the nation to protect its values‚ culture and the way of life.
This antidote against extremists mindset provides continuity and stability to democratic institutions, he added.
He said the government has made progressive legislations for the protection of rights of women‚ children‚ minorities and marginalized sections of the society.
PM Raja said minorities are an integral part of Pakistani society and have played an important role in the development of the country. The government has increased the number of seats for minorities in the Senate besides fixing a quota in the civil services.
He said the government is considering the appointment of human rights defenders under the human rights ministry.
The Prime Minister on this occasion distributed awards among seventeen personalities of all over the country who advocated for human rights and some of them laid down their lives in line of their duties for their country.
