Pakistan government committed to rights and dignity of older persons: Tarar
Federal Human Rights Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar marked the International Day of Older Persons with a pledge to protect senior citizens' welfare.
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Pakistan's Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, said on Thursday that the government remains committed to protecting the rights and dignity of older persons, pledging that they would receive care, respect and support in society.
Tarar made the remarks in a message issued to mark the International Day of Older Persons, observed annually on October 1.
The minister's statement, issued through the Associated Press of Pakistan, did not detail specific new programs or policy measures, focusing instead on reaffirming the government's broader commitment to the welfare of senior citizens.
The International Day of Older Persons is marked globally each year to raise awareness of issues affecting elderly populations, including healthcare access, social inclusion and protection from neglect or abuse.
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- Govt committed to rights, dignity of older persons: Tarar — APP (Pakistan)
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