Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message stressed upon the need to work against exploitation and marginalization of vulnerable groups which deprive them of their basic rights.
He said the incumbent government is committed to lead these groups to a life of dignity and equality and make this vision a concrete reality.
The Prime Minister said the government is also committed to a strong democracy, rule of law, an independent judiciary, a free media and a vibrant civil society.
The Prime Minister in a message on the occasion of human rights day being observed across the globe today said, Pakistan was proud to join hands with the global community in celebrating human rights day as the day acknowledged the world’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights.
The Prime Minister said the present government of Pakistan is cognizant of its duties in the realm of human rights.
He said, legislation and policy initiatives, presenting and defending international treaty reports, setting up of human rights structures from federal to grassroots level, national action plans and financial inclusion strategies, institutional reforms, gender empowerment, child protection and the provision of social nets were just a few of government's initiatives in the field of human rights.