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Minister, IG discuss protection of minorities’ rights

By Our Correspondent
March 03, 2024
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar (2nd L) present flower bouquet to Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George while other officials were also present during visit to Central Police Office on March 2, 2024. —Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar (2nd L) present flower bouquet to Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George while other officials were also present during visit to Central Police Office on March 2, 2024. —Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan

LAHORE : Federal Minister for Human Rights Khalil George visited Central Police Office and met IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar on Saturday. During the meeting, security issues including the protection of the rights of minorities in Punjab were discussed.

The minister said that Punjab is the safest province for minorities. He appreciated the welfare initiatives of the Punjab Police, including the establishment of Meesaq Centres for the protection of the rights of minorities. IG Punjab said that more than 40,000 minority citizens have been provided services since the establishment of Police Meesaq Centres. He said that the Punjab Police played a key role for inter-faith harmony.