Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that purpose of celebrating the International Day of Social Justice is to create awareness in the society about the importance and utility of principles of justice in the society.
Lahore, (Pakistan Point News - 19th Feb, 2018) : Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that purpose of celebrating the International Day of Social Justice is to create awareness in the society about the importance and utility of principles of justice in the society. In his message on International Day of Social Justice to be marked on February 20 (Tuesday), Shehbaz Sharif said that tributes are also paid to the people who have given sacrifices in struggle against social injustice.
Similarly, stress is also laid on implementation of rules and regulations relevant to justice for bringing improvement in the society. He said that islam stresses on the promotion of norms and high values of peace and justice and added that provision of justice and equality are fundamental injunctions of Islam. Societal discrepancies occur in the societies where provision of justice is not ensured, he added. The Chief Minister observed that civilized world has remained desirous of a human society based on justice since long and added that human societies, which failed to ensure justice, fade away at last.
The formation of a society based on justice is only possible through strong protection of human rights and a justice-based society is the fundamental pillar for ensuring socio-economic progress of the country. Shehbaz Sharif said that fulfillment of the demand of justice along with formation of a better and civilized society is among the priorities of the Punjab government as ensuring provision of justice to every citizen of the society is the responsibility of the State.
In this regard, Punjab government is following the policy of formation of a society having firmly based on justice and equality. There is no doubt that equitable provision of justice is essential for development of a country as an honorable and civilized nation in the world. Similarly, economic development and prosperity cannot be achieved without fulfilling the needs of justice. The Chief Minister said that promotion of justice and supremacy of the constitution are manifestoes of Pakistan Muslim League-N and on this day, we should reiterate our commitments that prompt provision of justice, to all the segments of the society, will be fully ensured.
