Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday dedicated International Human Rights Day to the people of Palestine.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), the former prime minister said: “We would like to dedicate the International Human Rights to the Palestinian brothers and sisters. The people of Palestine are facing the worst situation today in terms of the human rights.”
ہم آج انسانی حقوق کا یہ عالمی دن اپنے ان فلسطینی بہن بھائیوں کے نام کرتے ہیں جو آج انسانی حقوق کے حوالہ سے تاریخ کی بدترین صورتحال سے دوچار ہیں ۔
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 10, 2023
انسانی حقوق کے عالمی دن پر ہم رب ذوالجلال سے ان کے جان مال کی حفاظت اور مستقل سیز فائر کے لئے دعا گو ہیں ۔تاکہ معصوم اور بے گناہ…
“We pray for the ceasefire and protection of the people of Palestine,” he said.
Separately, President Dr Arif Alvi reaffirmed country's dedication to upholding citizens' rights as outlined in the country's Constitution, the UDHR, and other international agreements.
– President, PM renew commitment to protect minorities –
In a message on the occasion, President Alvi said the constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens, and Pakistan has adopted several legal, economic and social remedies to promote and protect these rights.
He highlighted the country 's commitment to providing a conducive environment and equal opportunities for all minority groups, ensuring their social, political, and economic rights. He further expressed concern over the plight of the Palestinian people, who he said were being deprived of their basic rights and facing state terrorism and ethnic cleansing by Israel, urging international intervention.
He said the international community has failed to take action against Israel and stop it from committing the genocide of the Palestinian people.
Additionally, the president emphasised the need for global attention to address human rights abuses in India-held Kashmir, holding India accountable for its actions.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar also reiterated the government's commitment to promoting and safeguarding human rights domestically and internationally.
