Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has felicitated Christians the world over and particularly the Christian community of Pakistan the sacred occasion of Easter. Being the harbinger of joyous tidings, Easter signifies the spirit of regaining all that is good and virtuous in human life.
In a message on the eve of Easter, the Prime Minister said, “I wish to reiterate my firm resolve that all communities inhabiting the length of breadth of Pakistan enjoy equal rights irrespective of their beliefs. My government is committed to safeguard the fundamental rights, safety, honour, life and property of all minority communities. I wish to uplift the welfare of all minorities and am earnest in safeguarding their rights.”
The Prime Minister said this year Easter falls at a time when the need for achieving interfaith harmony in Pakistan is eagerly felt. The forces of discord are trying to create disharmony in the fabric of Pakistani society with the avowed aim to cause serious harm to it. He was positive that the Pakistani nation understands the ulterior motives of such elements and is united in frustrating their designs.
He pointed out that the Father of the Nation unequivocally declared the policy of equality, freedom and security for all communities in Pakistan irrespective of their religion and ethnicity. This assurance is adequately enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan that grants equal rights and complete protection to all communities of Pakistan.
He lauded the valuable contribution made by minority communities of Pakistan particularly Pakistani Christians and was confident that they will keep on playing their national role in development and prosperity of Pakistan.
