This year, the Human Rights Day assumes special significance as it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In the last seven decades, considerable progress has been made in advancing and safeguarding human rights across the world. “Our constitution serves as an anchor and guarantor of fundamental freedoms and human rights of all Pakistanis,” he said. Foreign Minister Asif said that the government accords high priority to advancing mutually reinforcing objectives of development, human rights and democracy. This year is also significant for Pakistan in the field of human rights.

Source: Pakistan Today December 09, 2017 18:56 UTC