ISLAMABAD - A high-level meeting under the chair of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif discussed formulation of a comprehensive strategy for the rehabilitation of IDPs and reconstruction of areas in which operation Zarb-e-Azb is going on.
Director General Military Operations gave a detailed presentation in this regard.
The meeting was attended by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar, KP Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, Federal Minister for SAFRON Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch and advisers to PM Sartaj Aziz and Tariq Fatemi.
The prime minister said Zarb-e-Azb has inflicted a fatal blow to terrorists and Pakistan’s Armed Forces have given exemplary sacrifices in this operation. Peace restored as a result of this operation would also contribute towards ensuring peace in the entire region, he added.
He said that IDPs have given great sacrifices for the stability of Pakistan and the State of Pakistan will look after their needs by reconstructing a better area for these displaced persons when they return.
PM URGES NATION TO JOIN HANDS
AGAINST FANATICISM
Online adds: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has urged the nation to join hands to fight against discrimination and fanaticism.
“My government has always endeavoured to promote national unity and to build Pakistan as a great nation according to the vision of Quaid-i-Azam,”the Prime Minister said in his message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day (Dec.10).
He said that the government is steadfastly working towards establishing equality for all human beings and an environment of peaceful co-existence and non-discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, color, sex, race and religion.
He said that Pakistan is currently encountered by multiple challenges particularly terrorism, adding, that as a responsible state Pakistan is fully cognizant of its regional and international commitments and intends to implement Human Rights related Conventions in true letter and spirit. The Prime Minister said that the government is also committed to alleviate poverty and to create jobs for young people from all walks of life, adding, through this conducive environment is being created for youth to become a part of the nation building process.
The Prime Minister endorsed commemoration of International Human Rights Day as a symbol of recognition of universal human rights.
He said that since the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948, this day reminds all nations of the world to adhere to protecting inviolable human rights and preserve human values.
“I however wish to mention that much before the adoption of Human Rights Declaration by UN our sacred faith Islam has exhorted human beings to follow tenets of human values,” the Prime Minister added.
He said the government has embarked upon undertaking a number of legislative measures to protect human rights, adding, that an autonomous National Commission on the Status of Women has been established, while establishment of National Commission for Human Rights is in process.
He said that the government also acknowledges the efforts made by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights towards protection and promotion of Human Rights.
The Prime Minister said that the commemoration of International Human Rights Day will instill profound adherence of its underlying spirit.
The Prime Minister congratulated Pakistan International Human Rights Organisation for the meritorious efforts they have rendered since the last decade and a half in this regard.