{"id":471264,"date":"2025-04-09T08:21:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T03:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=471264"},"modified":"2025-04-09T08:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T03:21:36","slug":"pakistan-reaffirms-commitment-to-minority-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-reaffirms-commitment-to-minority-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan reaffirms commitment to minority rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan reiterated its dedication to protecting minority rights and fostering interfaith harmony during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Law &#038; Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, and United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Professor Nicolas Levrat.<br \/>\nThe discussion, on Tuesday held, here, centered on Pakistan\u2019s legal and policy measures to safeguard marginalized communities.<br \/>\nMinister Tarar highlighted the country\u2019s active collaboration with UN human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and UN Treaty Bodies.<br \/>\nProfessor Levrat commended Pakistan\u2019s efforts in advancing minority rights, acknowledging the government\u2019s engagement with international human rights frameworks.<br \/>\nThe Minister outlined key initiatives, including protective legislation, national observances promoting religious inclusion, and equitable policy measures.<br \/>\nA significant focus was the Jaranwala incident, where the government\u2019s swift action ensured justice for victims and support for affected communities.<br \/>\nThe Minister emphasized that such responses reflect the state\u2019s zero-tolerance policy toward violence against minorities.<br \/>\nThe role of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) was underscored as a vital body for addressing grievances and protecting minority rights.<br \/>\nMinister Tarar also highlighted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif\u2019s commitment to improving Pakistan\u2019s Human Rights Index through inclusive governance.<br \/>\nReaffirming Pakistan\u2019s transparency, the Minister expressed willingness to engage with UN mandate holders, including potential country visits, in line with national protocols.<br \/>\nBoth sides agreed to enhance cooperation in promoting minority rights through continued dialogue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Pakistan reiterated its dedication to protecting minority rights and fostering interfaith harmony during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Law &#038; Justice and Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, and United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, Professor Nicolas Levrat. 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