Islamabad, On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, former President of Pakistan and President of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari, called on the United Nations to ensure the respect and implementation of human rights globally, in accordance with the UN Charter of Human Rights.

According to Pakistan People’s Party, President Zardari highlighted the ongoing human rights violations in Gaza by the Israeli army, describing them as barbaric and with a lack of concern for repercussions. He also pointed out the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which he described as the world’s largest prison under the Modi government. Zardari emphasized the need for democratic countries worldwide to unite and speak out against these crimes against humanity occurring in Palestine.

President Zardari expressed concern about the rising trends of war frenzy and extremism, viewing them as indications of the world’s deviation from its commitment to human rights. He urged the international community to take a stronger stance and play a more active role in assuring that human rights are not only respected but also strictly enforced as per the principles laid out in the UN Charter of Human Rights.