ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said Pakistan was fully committed to advancing and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedom of all citizens in accordance with Constitution and national laws. “Mindful of our international and domestic obligations, we will continue to take institutional, legal and administrative steps to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights,” the foreign minister said in a message on International Human Rights Day, marked worldwide including every August 10. The Foreign Minister stressed that the government was following a multi-pronged strategy of advancing complementary objectives of sustainable development, human rights and democracy to create an inclusive society for all citizens without discrimination, as envisioned by the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He said as a responsible state, Pakistan always supported inter-cultural and inter-religious harmony and mutual understanding and also believed in constructive engagement and cooperation among all stakeholders to further the cause of human rights. Qureshi said while commemorating the day, support must be extended to the people under occupation who faced gross human rights violations and denial of fundamental freedom including the right to self-determination. “The people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) continue to face … Continue reading Pakistan committed to safeguarding human rights, fundamental freedom as per Constitution: FM