Provincial minister for human rights, minorities affairs and social welfare Faisal Mushtaq met with the caretaker chief minister punjab Dr. Hasan Askari at his office on Wednesday. Talking on the occasion, Dr. Askari said that implementation of human rights is the symbol of civilized societies as failure in the enforcement of human rights results in the disintegration of human societies. He pointed out that all the citizens enjoy equal rights in the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan adding that state is responsible for protecting the fundamental rights of all the human beings. The chief minister said that Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) has given the message of human rights for all the mankind. The religion of Islam is the torchbearer of human rights and teaches peaceful coexistence and equality to the people. He said that constitution of Pakistan has also guaranteed equal rights and complete protection to all the minorities. Meanwhile, Islam has emphasized on the protection of rights of the minorities. Tolerance, mutual respect and complete protection of human rights are symbols of an Islamic society. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah has also stressed for equal rights for the minorities, he said. He expressed the satisfaction that minority communities are playing an important role in the progress and prosperity of the country and reiterated that government is fully committed for the protection of fundamental rights, life and property and honor and dignity of the minorities. The services rendered by the minority communities for the development and prosperity of the country and its love and affection towards Pakistan are beyond any doubt. The need of inter-faith harmony has been further enhanced in the present day circumstances and we all should collectively work for national development and prosperity of the country, concluded the chief minister.
