Pak ranked 115 among 121 peace-loving nations

Pakistan is ranked 115th in a list of 121 peaceful countries in the world.

Lahore, Sep 13 : Pakistan is ranked 115th in a list of 121 peaceful countries in the world.

Dr Mubashir Hassan, former Finance Minister and human rights' activist, told a seminar titled 'Play for Peace' that several indicators, including confrontation and wars, were considered before declaring a country's 'peace-loving' rank.

He said the other indicators included the citizens' trust in the government, internal security, incidents of victimisation, respect of human rights, terrorism, stability of the political system, relations with neighbouring countries, the system of governance, freedom of movement and speech, freedom of the media and politics, and the ratio of corruption.

Dr Hassan said the eradication of the system of victimisation from the country would play a significant role in raising the country's position in the list.

He said the reasons for victimisation in the country included the taxation system, jails and the government machinery.

Other reasons for victimisation were old traditions and the wrong interpretation of Islam, the Daily Times quoted Dr Hassan, as saying.

He said that peace could not be expected to flourish without the eradication of victimisation, and the involvement of people in decision-making.

The seminar was held at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's (HRCP) auditorium, and was aimed at promoting peace through sports.

ANI