‘Rights protection must for a civilised society’

Islamabad: The protection of human rights for all is a prerequisite for the establishment of a civilised and progressive society and therefore, we should leave no stone unturned to make this happen.

This was stated by Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his International Human Rights Day message.

The NA speaker said Islam had established the concept of equality for all human beings and provided an environment of peaceful co-existence, free of any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, sex, race and religion.

He said the address of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on 'Hijjatul Widah' (The Last Sermon) was the universal declarations of human rights and therefore, respect of human rights was obligatory for every Muslim in light of teaching of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The NA speaker said the Constitution guarantees protection of life and liberty of every citizen regardless of religion, race, creed or colour.

“A progressive, balanced and just society is the one, which ensures that rights of all of its citizens are safeguarded through political, legal, economic, cultural and social instruments and frameworks. For any state to achieve durable peace and foster democracy, it is imperative that it puts in place mechanism aimed at ensuring that rights of the people are protected,” he said.