The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution on Minority Day and paid tribute to their services and sacrifices for the country.
According to the Resolution, “House recognises August 11 as Minorities Day in Pakistan, and on the day; appreciates the pivotal role of minorities (non-Muslim Pakistanis) in nation building; reiterates its commitment to adhere to the principles laid down by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his address to the Constituent Assembly in 1947, laying the foundation for a tolerant and progressive Pakistan.
“The house paid tribute to the father of nation Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for pledging equal rights to minorities in Pakistan.
The House paid tribute to the sacrifices and services rendered by minorities towards the creation of a safe Pakistan; recognized Minority’s services in promotion of education, health, defence and their role in making constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The House acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by non Muslim Pakistanis and vows to play important role in granting equal rights to minorities.”