Govt to introduce laws to curb abuse of domestic workers: Mazari

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of European Parliament led by Ms Jean Lambert on Tuesday called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari here in the federal capital, ARY News reported.

They discussed the various human rights related issues including the rights of women, children and minorities.

On this occasion, Minister said Pakistan is committed to ensure the basic rights of our citizens in pursuance to our Constitution and International commitments.

Dr Mazari said that the ministry is taking pragmatic steps to ensure the protection and provision of human rights and apprised the delegation about the steps which have been taken.

“We are working on three new Bills on Anti Torture and Custodial Death, Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Prohibition of Corporal Punishment including the Christian Divorce Bill, these bills will be tabled in national assembly soon,” Mazari told the visiting delegation

The minister added that the government is preparing a new legislation on domestic workers to stop the violation of children’s rights and to ensure their protection.

She reiterated her firm commitment to take all possible measures for the promotion and protection of human rights including the rights of women, children and minorities in Pakistan.

Talking to the delegation, Shireen Mazari also showed her concerns about the issues and problems which Muslim community and Pakistani diaspora have been facing in some states of Europe particularly in practicing their religion.

Expressing her grave concerns on human rights violation in Kashmir valley, Shireen Mazari said Pakistan will forcefully raise the Kashmir dispute and expose Indian atrocities in Indian Occupied Kashmir at every forum.

“International Community should come forward and raise voice against worst violations of basic rights in IOK. We have given blue print of conflict resolution model for the solution of this longstanding issue, innocent kashmiri suffered a lot for attainment plebiscite,” said Mazari

Delegation appreciated the efforts of government of Pakistan especially the Human Rights Ministry for protection of rights.