Islamabad (Web Desk): President Dr Arif Alvi and the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated Pakistan's commitment to continue extending moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris in achieving their legitimate right to self-determination.
In their separate messages on World Human Rights Day, on Saturday, they said we must continue our collective efforts to ensure that the people of Indian Illegal Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are able to enjoy the same rights and freedoms as are available to any citizen of a free State.
In his message, President Dr Arif Alvi urged the United Nations (UN) and the international community to play their due role so that Kashmiris can also enjoy all their human rights as guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the Security Council resolutions.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the world community to renew its political will for protection of human rights.
He said present global tumult is explained by denial of fundamental rights to oppressed people such as Kashmiris in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestinians.
The prime minister said societies whose foundations are built on human rights prosper faster than others.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan's constitution guarantees equal rights and equal protection of law to all citizens.
In his message on the occasion, the foreign minister said that we are proud of our many achievements and the advancements made in women empowerment, child rights and the freedom of speech in Pakistan.
He said Pakistan has been at the forefront of the development of global human rights agenda from our contribution in development of Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Convention on Elimination of Racial Discrimination to the landmark International Conferences on Human Rights in Vienna and the Beijing Conference on Women.
"Today, Pakistan is a leading voice on issues such as the right to development and protection against racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia," FM Bilawal asserted.
