Mazari, Margaret discuss human rights issues in broader perspective

ISLAMABAD, March 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari Monday met with the Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Adamson.
During the meeting, different matters related to human rights were discussed, a press release said.
Dr Mazari briefed the high commissioner about initiatives, steps and progress taken to safeguard the human rights in Pakistan.
She also showed her deep concern over the hatred remarks against Muslims made by Australian Senator Fraser Anning and called it disapproved and unscrupulous act.
Australian high commissioner informed the minister that Australian Parliament will censure the senator and he will be punished according to the law.
She also expressed her condolence over Christchurch Mosques attacks on Muslims in New Zealand said Australian government condemns such brutal attempts.
The minister reaffirmed her firm commitment to take all possible measures for the promotion and protection of human rights including the rights of women, children and minorities in Pakistan.
She shared that it has been a top priority of incumbent government especially the Ministry of Human Rights to ensure the delivery of basic human rights to each member of this society beyond any discrimination.
She said we are taking pragmatic steps to ensure the provision of human rights and apprised the Australian high commissioner about the steps which have been taken in this regard.