Canadian diplomats call on Punjab minister

Compared to other provinces, Punjab was first to create separate dept for human rights, says minister

LAHORE:

First Political Secretaries of the Canadian Embassy James McNee, Miss Amanda De Sadeleer and Senior Political Officer Muhammad Zubair called on Provincial Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Environment Protection and Cooperatives Muhammad Basharat Raja in his chamber at Punjab Assembly.

Issues related to human rights, minorities, political situation and general elections were discussed during the meeting. Provincial Minister Mohammad Basharat Raja while talking to the Canadian diplomats said that the protection of human rights, especially of minorities, is being ensured in Punjab.

“Compared to other provinces, Punjab was the first to create a separate department for human rights and minority affairs,” he said.

He told the delegation that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government took a number of steps for human rights and minorities in Punjab during its tenure.

“Minorities in Punjab enjoy all constitutional and legal rights”, said Mr. Raja.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2022.