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South Asian, European delegation visit to Chairman PCHR office
ISLAMABD: A high level European and South Asian delegation led by Prafulla Maheshwari, Member of Indian Parliament called on Chairman Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) Mr. Riaz Fatyana Member National Assembly at his office, here Saturday says a press release.
Delegates member were included of Member of Parliament for Manukau East (Labour Party), New Zealand, Mr. Ross Robertson, Minister of Parliament Bagladesh National Party, Chairman, Foreign Relation Committee Bangladesh Governmnet Mr. Ziaur Rehman Khan, Chief Whip, Opposition , Bangladesh Parliament, Awami League Party and other important members.
During the meeting, the issues relating to human rights, role of parliamentarians, as well as the social sector in the development of Pakistan came under discussion. Riaz Fatyana and Chief Coordinator PCHR Shafiq Chaudhry briefed the delegates about the work of commission and role of parliamentarians.
Riaz Fatyana informed the delegation that Parliamentarians in Pakistan playing their proactive role to address the issue being faced by people and to improve human rights situation in the country.
Chaudhry Shafiq briefed the delegates about PCHR recommendations for the legal and administrative system especially Hudood Ordinance, Honour killing Bill, Senior Citizen Bill, Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, Industrial Relation ordinance, and Bonded Labour.
Delegation decided to establish SAARC member council and proposed joint strategy for the welfare and development of their community.
Following numbers will be reachable round the clock for any information or help: Media Cell PCHR
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