ISLAMABAD: After an Israeli representative issued harsh statement against Pakistan’s human rights record day earlier, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch termed it as politically-motivated remark, adding that Pakistan can do without Israel’s advice on protection of human rights.

“Israel’s politically-motivated statement is fundamentally at variance with otherwise positive tone of session and statements made by vast majority of states. Given Israel’s long history of oppression of Palestinians, Pakistan can certainly do without its advice on protecting human rights,” she said.

“Fourth review afforded an opportunity to showcase progress being made and also challenges faced in Pakistan’s abiding quest to advance rights, freedoms, dignity and better standards for everyone.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 13 2023

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