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 On the occasion of Christmas, I am delighted to extend heartfelt
congratulations to the Christian citizens of Pakistan.
Islam preaches fair, equal and just treatment of the minorities. The
Government and society in Pakistan are committed to always care for
and maintain a good relationship with all minority communities while
duly safeguarding their rights and privileges.
Minorities are sacred trust for us. The founder of the Nation,
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had, even before creation of
Pakistan, unequivocally declared a policy of equality, freedom and
security for all communities irrespective of their religion,
profession or ethnic origin. The constitution of Pakistan lays down
the provision for the minorities to freely profess and practice
their religions and for the development of their culture as also to
safeguard their legitimate interests for which the Government is
fully committed.
Christmas is also an opportunity to remind us and to reaffirm our
resolve to work hand in hand for ultimate betterment of humanity. I
wish a very merry Christmas and season’s greetings to all Christians
of the world.
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 On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartiest
greetings and felicitations to all Christians of the world,
especially in Pakistan. I wish them all happiness and prosperity on
my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan.
Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) is one of those great prophets who
are deeply revered by Muslims. His eternal message of love for
humanity, and for members of all communities and fraternities across
the world, still possess the strength to ensure peace and harmony in
today’s troubled world. Minorities are sacred trust for us. The
founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, had
unequivocally declared a policy of equality, freedom and security
for all communities living in Pakistan, irrespective of their caste,
creed or colour.
The Constitution of Pakistan provides for the minorities to freely
profess and practice their religion. The government is committed to
safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, and is resolved
that they should continue to enjoy equal rights, as guaranteed in
the Constitution. The present government has been endeavouring to
translate every ideal of the Quaid into reality. By the grace of
Allah Almighty, our efforts have borne fruit and we have succeeded
in laying the foundations of a Pakistan that reflects the Quaid’s
vision – a forward looking, progressive, developed and modern
Islamic democratic welfare state.
I urge my fellow Pakistanis to maintain unity in our ranks, faith in
our strength and discipline in our actions, and live in harmony
without any ethnic, sectarian or regional considerations and stand
together as a nation, united to face all challenges with courage and
fortitude. We should make our nation stronger and more prosperous
and ensure that our future generations enjoy the fruits of peace,
progress and prosperity. I am confident that our people, imbued with
a sense of honor, national pride and dedication possess the
potential to protect national interests. On this day, let us pledge
that Unity, Faith and Discipline will always serve as guiding
principles in our endeavours to make Pakistan a true embodiment of
the Quaid’s vision.
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 On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartiest
greetings and felicitations to all Christians of the world,
especially in Pakistan. I wish them all happiness and prosperity on
my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan.
Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) is one of those great prophets who
are deeply revered by Muslims. His eternal message of love for
humanity, and for members of all communities and fraternities across
the world, still possess the strength to ensure peace and harmony in
today’s troubled world. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for
the minorities to freely profess and practice their religion. The
government is committed to safeguarding their legitimate rights and
interests, and is resolved that they should continue to enjoy equal
rights, as guaranteed in the Constitution.
The present Government and Ministry of Minorities Affairs has been
endeavoring hard to bring minorities in mainstream. The Ministry and
the present Government is working hard for socio economic uplift of
minorities. I urge my fellow Pakistanis to maintain unity in our
ranks, faith in our strength and discipline in our actions and live
in harmony without any ethnic, sectarian or regional considerations
and stand together as a nation, united to face all challenges with
courage and fortitude.
On this day, let us pledge that Unity, Faith and Discipline will
always serve as guiding principles in our endeavours to make
Pakistan a true embodiment of the Quaid’s vision.
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