German Ambassador in Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck, along with Dorota Brzezicki, called on Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs (HR&MA) Ijaz Alam Augustine at his office on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Issues including GSP plus status, Pakistan-Germany relations, the situation of human rights and protection of religious minorities and role of treaty implementation cell came under discussion during the meeting.
Ijaz Alam apprised the German Envoy of the measures taken by the Punjab government for the welfare of religious minorities including allocation of five per cent quota in government jobs, the role of district committees for the protection of human rights, 5 per cent mandatory quota and two per cent quota in HEC for the students of religious minorities.
He said, minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan and a conducive atmosphere was provided to them to grow and excel in different sectors.
The provincial minister said the Punjab government was fully aware of its international obligations and the department of Human Rights & Minorities Affairs was closely monitoring various Acts and legislations to ensure the protection of rights of the minorities.
The government was also promoting interfaith harmony, brotherhood and peaceful coexistence in the society, he said.
The German ambassador acknowledged the efforts of the Punjab government for the protection of human rights and the welfare of religious minorities.
He hoped the PTI-led government will fulfil its commitments with the masses while moving forward positively.
