Summary Both discussed the issue of 'honour killings' in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday held a meeting with renowned social activist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at the PM House in Islamabad.
The meeting was also attended by Maryam Nawaz and Prime Minister’s Advisor Tariq Fatemi.
The Academy Award winning filmmaker recently launched a campaign against honour killings in Pakistan which was supported by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
During the meeting, the premier said that customs and practices like honour killings have nothing to do with the divine principles and theories of Islam.
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. It was Islam which first recognized the rights of women.
Nawaz Sharif 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. Women are the most essential part of our society and I believe in their empowerment, protection and emancipation for achieving the shared goal of a prosperous and vibrant Pakistan, added the Prime Minister.
He further said that all concerned have already been directed for plugging the loopholes in the existing laws through stake-holders consolations, in order to eliminate honour killings from Pakistan. ‘Social evils can be overcome through an effective partnership between the government and the civil society’, urged the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister announced that the premiere of Chinoy‘s documentary nominated for the 88th Academy Awards “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” will be held at the Prime Minister‘s Office on 22nd February, 2016.
Acknowledging the efforts of Chinoy, the Prime Minister wished her success in the Academy Award for her film.
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. She also thanked the Prime Minister for supporting her endeavours to end honour killings in the country and revive the progressive image of Pakistan.
