Pakistan condemns ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, Indian-occupied Kashmir

 ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Pakistan has condemned the worst forms of torture against the people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, said, Pakistan stands in “solidarity with the victims of torture worldwide” and reaffirmed its continued commitment to eradicating torture and upholding human dignity.

“The people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue to be subjected to the worst forms of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by the occupying powers to suppress their right to self-determination,” the FO statement read.

It added that Pakistan remains gravely concerned at the “widespread and systematic use of torture as an instrument of oppression” in situations of foreign occupation.

He said that guided by these values and its international obligations, Pakistan remained committed to eradicating torture and strengthening protections for all individuals. 

“Legal reforms, institutional safeguards, and oversight mechanisms continue to be strengthened by Pakistan to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law. Measures are also being taken to provide victims with medical, legal, and psycho-social support,” he remarked.