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PM Imran Khan orders lifting of discriminatory ban on maids, ayas, domestic staff in clubs

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed instant removal of all kinds of discriminatory sign-board in Clubs (Islamabad club, gymkhana etc) and other public places that restricts free movement of maids, ayas and domestic servants.The PM passed the order while chairing a high level assembly on GSP Plus status of Pakistan. Minister...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed instant removal of all kinds of discriminatory sign-board in Clubs (Islamabad club, gymkhana etc) and other public places that restricts free movement of maids, ayas and domestic servants.The PM passed the order while chairing a high level assembly on GSP Plus status of Pakistan. Minister for Human Corrects Dr. Shireen Mazari, Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister of State for Interior Mr. Shehryar Afridi, Advisor to PM on Commerce Mr. Abdul Razaq Dawood, Attorney General Mr. Anwar Mansoor Khan and senior officials attended the assembly.While discussing the progress made towards addressing human rights issues, PM Khan directed that steps be taken to endegree total elimination of bonded labour from all parts of the country. Moreover, the prime minister directed the Bureau of Statistics to conduct a country-wide survey on Kid labour and subsequently formulation of a comprehensive strategy to extricate such children from poverty and take degrees for their education. The PM was briefed that legislation is underway to criminalize enforced disseemance the process of introducing essential amendments in Pakistan Penal Code shall be totald soon. The assembly was also briefed on progress made towards anti-torture, combating domestic violence and other human rights related issues. Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that ensuring and safeguarding human rights is major plank of our religion and enshrined in our constitution. He reiterated that the government was firmly committed to protecting human rights and promotion of rights of minorities and marginalised sections of society.

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