Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani presented a cheque of Rs. 10 million to Dr. Alexander John Malik, Bishop of Lahore at PM’s House here Wednesday for the construction of the buildings of St. Denys School Muree which was burnt down in 2010.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Gilani said that the wellbeing of the minorities was one of his priorities and also part of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) manifesto. He appreciated the contributions made by the missionary schools for spreading quality education in the country. He said that he, himself, got his primary education at St. Marry Convent School in Multan.
Dr. Alexander John said that these buildings were historical as they were built in 1882 and their burning was a big loss of heritage.
He thanked Prime Minister Gilani for the generous financial assistance for the construction of the school buildings, which, he said, was reflective of the prime minister’s commitment towards the welfare of minorities in Pakistan.
Present on the occasion were Advisor to Prime Minister on National Harmony Dr. Paul Bhatti, MOS for National Harmony Mr. Akram Masi Gill, President Women Fellowship Mrs. Shamim Malik, Church of Pakistan Lahore Priest Shahid Miraj, Dean of Lahore Cathedral Lahore and senior government officials.