National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has said that Islam establishes the concept of equality for all human beings and provides an environment of peaceful co-existence, free of any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, sex, race and religion.
He expressed these views in his message on International Human Rights Day being commemorated on 10 December throughout the world.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the address of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on “Hijjat-ul-Widah” (The Last Sermon) was the universal declaration of human rights, therefore, respects of human rights is obligatory for every Muslim in light of the teaching of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Hence the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the 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,” he said.
“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”, added the speaker.
On International Human Rights Day, Ayaz Sadiq urged that the protection of human rights for all is a prerequisite for the establishment of a civilised and progressive society.
