- In a message on World Refugee Day, Punjab CM says being a refugee is not a crime
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday declared that being a refugee is not a crime, rather a cruel compulsion, urging the world to recognize and protect refugee rights.
“No one chooses becoming a refugee rather it is a painful outcome forced by war, persecution, or disaster to leave one’s “home and soil” to save one’s life,” Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz stated in her message on World Refugee Day.
“No one leaves their homeland willingly. People abandon homes, land, and shelter to survive. Being a refugee is not a crime. It’s a heartbreaking necessity,” she asserted.
She highlighted, “Wars come to an end, but the feelings of homelessness of refugees remain for generations. The helplessness of displaced refugees of Palestine and Syria amounts to a severe test for humanity. The world must realize the grave reality that those who seek asylum are not weak, but oppressed.”
She outlined, “Despite scarce resources, Pakistan has generously hosted millions of refugees by upholding their dignity and esteem. Pakistan has always been a vociferous voice of the oppressed and will continue to raise its voice for the welfare of refugees across the globe. I pray that peace may prevail, oppression be eliminated, and every human being feel solace and peace across the globe.”
CM Grieves at Death of Tourists in Mansehra, Demise of Senior Actress Ayesha Khan
On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of three tourists belonging to Lahore due to the collapse of a glacier near Mansehra. She expressed her heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families.
In another message, the Punjab chief minister expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior actress Ayesha Khan. She expressed her heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family.
CM Congratulates Pakistan Hockey Team on Reaching FIH Nations Cup Final
Meanwhile, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz congratulated the Pakistan Hockey Team on reaching the final of the FIH Nations Cup.
She expressed profound happiness over Pakistan’s team clinching victory in the semi-final against France. She also appreciated the excellent performance of national hockey team captain Imad Butt, Rana Waheed Ashraf, and other players.
