INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed instant removal of all kinds of discriminatory sign-board in Clubs (Islamabad club,
gymkhana etc) and other public places that restricts free movement of maids, ayas and domestic servants.The PM passed the order while
chairing a high level assembly on GSP Plus status of Pakistan
Minister for Human Corrects Dr
Shireen Mazari, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister of State for Interior Mr
Shehryar Afridi, Advisor to PM on Commerce Mr
Abdul Razaq Dawood, Attorney General Mr
Anwar Mansoor Khan and senior officials attended the assembly.While discussing the progress made towards addressing human rights issues, PM
Khan directed that steps be taken to endegree total elimination of bonded labour from all parts of the country
Moreover, the prime minister directed the Bureau of Statistics to conduct a country-wide survey on Kid labour and subsequently formulation
of a comprehensive strategy to extricate such children from poverty and take degrees for their education
The PM was briefed that legislation is underway to criminalize enforced disseemance the process of introducing essential amendments in
Pakistan Penal Code shall be totald soon
The assembly was also briefed on progress made towards anti-torture, combating domestic violence and other human rights related issues
Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that ensuring and safeguarding human rights is major plank of our religion and enshrined in our
He reiterated that the government was firmly committed to protecting human rights and promotion of rights of minorities and marginalised
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