ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that the customs, practices like honour killing have nothing to do with divine principles and theories of Islam.
While talking to renowned social activist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy in PM House, he said that the revolution brought by Islam in the world manifested through the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the most successful movement for change of social reforms which has altered the course of history for all times to come.
He said it was Islam which first recognized the rights of women. He said that honour killings is a most critical issue and his government is determined to adopt all possible ways and means for removing this stain from our society. He said his Government believes in their empowerment, protection and emancipation for achieving the shared goal of a prosperous and vibrant Pakistan.
Acknowledging the efforts of Chinoy, the Prime Minister wished Chinoy success in the Academy Award for her film “A Girl in the River.”
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy said that she is proud that Pakistan has a Prime Minister who has taken a leading role to address the issue of honour killings in the country.
The filmmaker appreciated the role of Maryam Nawaz in helping the government in achieving its goals set in the sector of education.
