LAHORE: The International Human Rights Day was observed in Punjab at different levels on Thursday.
The Provincial Department of the Ministry of Human Rights and Minority marked the day with a simple ceremony at the Governor House, with only a handful of people attending because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Provincial minister HR&MA Ijaz Alam Augustine, parliamentary secretary Human Rights Mahinder Pal Singh, MNA Jamshaid Thompson, MPA Haroon Imran Gill, head of Unique Group of Colleges Prof Amjad Ali Khan, political and religious leaders, and representatives of civil society were present at the event.
The Director of the HR department Mohammad Yousaf highlighted the importance of the International Day of Human Rights and Secretary Nadeem-u-Rehman briefed on measures taken by the department for the betterment of the religious minorities. However, the department officials spoke mostly on the topic of atrocities that were taking place in Kashmir, and condemned it.
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She was addressing a press conference at DGPR offices in connection with the International Human Rights Day observance, here on Thursday. Punjab Minister for Human Right, Minorities Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Ijaz Alam Augustine was also present.
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December 11, 2020
LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has alleged that the âCalibri queenâ [Maryam Nawaz] has created a âbaton forceâ, she wants to make Lahore a battleground and create chaos and anarchy in the city.
She was addressing a press conference at DGPR offices in connection with the International Human Rights Day observance, here on Thursday. Punjab Minister for Human Right, Minorities Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Ijaz Alam Augustine was also present.
Dr Firsous said the âroyal Calibri queenâ was spreading coronavirus and playing with the lives of innocent people, just for her political interests. She said the government was making strenuous efforts to stop the spread of corona and ensure strict implementation of the standard operating procedures (SOPs).