Islamabad: Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression in situations of foreign occupation. This was stated in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, being observed today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the statement emphasized that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the victims of torture worldwide and reaffirms its continued commitment to eradicating torture and upholding human dignity. The people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, as highlighted in the statement, continue to face severe forms of torture and other inhuman treatment by occupying powers to suppress their right to self-determination.

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. The Foreign Office asserted that Islam upholds the sanctity and dignity of every human being, and any act of torture or inhuman treatment contradicts the values of justice, mercy, and compassion central to Islamic teachings.

Guided by these principles and its international obligations, Pakistan is committed to eradicating torture and strengthening protections for all individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that legal reforms, institutional safeguards, and oversight mechanisms are continuously being enhanced in Pakistan to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law. Additionally, measures are being implemented to provide victims with medical, legal, and psycho-social support.