Prime Minister Gets Briefing About Role Of Human Rights Ministry

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published June 19, 2018 | 11:25 PM

Officials of the Ministry of Human Rights Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk about the working of the ministry, its role in protection and promotion of human rights and fulfillment of international obligations of the country in safeguarding human rights and protection of the vulnerable groups.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jun, 2018 ) :Officials of the Ministry of Human Rights Tuesday briefed Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk about the working of the ministry, its role in protection and promotion of human rights and fulfillment of international obligations of the country in safeguarding human rights and protection of the vulnerable groups. Secretary Human Rights Rabiya Javeri Agha gave a briefing about enactment of laws and interventions of the Government for protection of human rights in the country.

She also underscored the importance of inter-agency coordination at the Federal government and with the provincial governments for the purpose of addressing human rights issues. Emphasizing the need for developing an all encompassing national human rights narrative, it was proposed that a special committee would be constituted with representation of all relevant ministries and provincial governments to facilitate Ministry of Human Rights in this regard, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

Similarly, placement of Human Rights Officers in Pakistan Mission at strategic locations was also suggested to address international concerns on human rights related issues and coordinate on commitments made in respect of Pakistan's international treaties. The prime minister appreciated the role of the Ministry of Human Rights in formulation and implementation of various laws aimed at ensuring protection of human rights, especially those of the vulnerable groups.He also directed that the proposals and recommendations of the ministry should be submitted for consideration of the cabinet.

The briefing was attended by Minister for Human Rights Roshan Khursheed Bharucha, additional secretary to the prime minister Dr. Kazim Niaz and senior officers of the ministry.