World Humanitarian Day marked: CM vows to uphold values of humanity, dignity in her province

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated her commitment to serving humanity and upholding human dignity and compassion in the province.

In a message on World Humanitarian Day, she paid tribute to relief workers and volunteers assisting people affected by wars and natural disasters, and saluted doctors, nurses, rescue personnel and welfare workers serving humanity.

She called for more effective delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in need across the world, saying that creating relief and ease for others was an act of service and worship.

The CM Punjab said the spirit of serving humanity transcended colour, race, religion and all forms of prejudice.

“Humanity is a great bond that rises above all relationships and knows no borders,” she said, adding that relief workers risked their lives to serve humanity in war-torn areas. The chief minister said humanitarian workers not only provided food and medical assistance but also offered hope to people facing crises. The fundamental objective of humanitarian assistance, she added, was to ensure timely support for those in need without discrimination.

Referring to Pakistan’s decades-long hosting of millions of Afghan refugees, Maryam said it was a manifestation of the values of humanity, hospitality and mutual cooperation.

She said the Punjab government would continue to stand by the people in times of peace as well as crises and uphold the highest values of humanity.

The government, she added, was providing protection and support to vulnerable segments of society while creating opportunities for them to lead dignified lives.

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