Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari confirmed that the Government of Pakistan stayed committed to protecting and promoting human rights. He also said that the government will continue its struggle to shield the liberty, dignity and self-esteem of all citizens.
“The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees freedom to every citizen, without distinction of caste, creed or colour,” President Zardari said in his message on the International Human Rights Day (today).
President Zardari said today that the government will do all its efforts to protect human rights, liberty and dignity of all Pakistanis, adding that the government is passionate to protect and promote human rights.
“This day reminds us of our resolve to promote and protect human rights for all. Our religion places great value on human dignity, respect for others and the freedom and equality of all people. We recognise the need to focus on vulnerable and marginalised groups and are working to strengthen the legal, economic and social frameworks needed to protect their rights,” President Zardari said.
“We must foster a culture of respect, tolerance and mutual dignity. We must empower our people, particularly women, children, minorities and persons with disabilities, to take part fully in national life. We must work with civil society, human rights defenders, national institutions and international partners to uphold our shared values,” President Zardari added.
He also said that Quaid-e-Azam was also a man who was in favour of individual freedom, as Quaid-e-Azam once said, “You are free to go to your mosques and temples – the state has nothing to do with it.”
“On this International Human Rights Day, let us renew our pledge to defend human dignity, advance equality and build a Pakistan where every citizen lives free from fear, oppression and discrimination. May this day inspire us, as a nation and as a global community, to uphold the promise of human rights, today and in the years ahead. May Allah guide our efforts to protect the vulnerable and marginalised,” he added.
