pakistan US relation
LAHORE
Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora met a US delegation at his camp office on Thursday to discuss issues regarding protection of human rights, particularly for religious minorities in Punjab. The delegation, which included Deputy Assistant Secretary Jacobsen, Consul General Hawkins, Laskowski, Nelson, Lakhanpal and political specialist Daim. In the meeting they discussed the measures taken by the Punjab government to support minority communities.
The minister highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Department of Human Rights and Minority Affairs (HR&MA) to implement a five-year strategic plan in collaboration with the World Bank, aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all religious minorities.
He noted the commitment of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to uphold the rights and welfare of minority groups, including the establishment of a steering committee dedicated to promoting tourism and protecting the heritage of the Sikh community.
