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Express Tribune
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan stands in solidarity with torture victims worldwide on International Day
Listen to article On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IOJK), condemning acts of torture and brutality by occupying forces. In a statement released today, Pakistan expressed its strong opposition to torture, underlining that it remains deeply committed to eradicating such practices and strengthening the protection of human dignity. The country reaffirmed commitment to eradicating torture and standing in solidarity with victims worldwide. The foreign office stated that torture, in all its forms, is incompatible with the core values of justice, mercy, and compassion embedded in Islam. These principles, it added, are the foundation for the nation's stance on human rights. "Islam upholds the sanctity and dignity of every human being," the statement read. "Any act of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment is inconsistent with the values of justice and compassion at the core of Islamic teachings." Read: Israeli forces kill 60, half near aid centres According to the statement Pakistan's commitment to combating torture is reflected in its ongoing legal reforms and the strengthening of institutional safeguards. The government is actively enhancing oversight mechanisms and legal frameworks to ensure accountability and protect individuals from inhuman practices. Furthermore, efforts are being made to provide victims of torture with essential medical, legal, and psychological support. Furthermore, the statement highlighted Pakistan's concerns regarding the widespread use of torture in occupied territories. Pakistan condemned the ongoing abuse faced by the people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where they have been subjected to brutal treatment by the occupying powers. These actions, Pakistan stressed, are intended to suppress their right to self-determination and continue to violate fundamental human rights. Pakistan reiterated its call for the international community to condemn the actions of these occupying powers and hold them accountable for their violations. The statement urged global support for ending the suffering of victims and ensuring the protection of their rights.
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Indian Express
UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025: Know the date, theme, history and significance
UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025: The United Nations has long condemned torture as one of the most heinous acts committed by humans against one another. Despite being strictly prohibited by international law, the ongoing prevalence of torture calls for renewed efforts to address this critical issue and uphold the dignity and rights of individuals everywhere. As a result, the UN International Day of Victims of Torture is observed every year on June 26th to eradicate torture as well as to remember and assist individuals who have been tortured across the world. This year, the day will be marked on Thursday, highlighting the theme 'Torture: a crime against humanity,' in 2025. Thursday is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Despite being banned under international law, torture persists worldwide. The UN has long condemned it as one of the vilest acts perpetrated by human beings on their fellow human beings. — United Nations (@UN) June 26, 2025 It also commemorates the 1987 entry into force of the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The day serves as a call to action for all stakeholders, including UN member states, civil society, and individuals worldwide, to band together in support of the hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world who have been tortured and continue to be tortured. According to the UN (Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment), 'torture' means: Any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity.
Business Recorder
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to eradicating torture, stands with global victims
Pakistan said on Thursday that it stands in solidarity with the victims of torture worldwide and reaffirms its continued commitment to eradicating torture and upholding human dignity. On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Foreign Office (FO) said that Islam upholds the sanctity and dignity of every human being. 'Any act of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment is incompatible with the values of justice, mercy, and compassion that are at the core of Islamic teachings.' The FO also said that Pakistan remains committed to eradicating torture and strengthening protections for all individuals and that legal reforms, institutional safeguards, and oversight mechanisms continue to be strengthened by Pakistan to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law. Measures are also being taken to provide victims with medical, legal, and psycho-social support, the press release said. 'The people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to be subjected to the worst forms of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by the occupying powers to suppress their right to self-determination,' said the FO. 'On this day, Pakistan reiterates its call on the international community to condemn the crimes of these occupying powers and to hold them accountable, in addition to helping end the plight of the victims of their torture and oppression.'
