In his message on the occasion of Christmas being celebrated on Friday, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr Philip Barton CMGOBE said that, “On behalf of the British High Commission and the people of the United Kingdom, I would like to wish everyone in Pakistan celebrating Christmas, ‘Bara Din Mubarak’.”
The message said that “Christmas is a time to celebrate faith and community. I hope all Christians in Pakistan have a safe and happy Christmas.
On 25 December, the people of Pakistan also celebrate the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammed Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
On this he said, “The principles of his vision for Pakistan: freedom, good governance, tolerance, respect for minorities, the rule of law are just as important today as they were in 1947.”
This year, the UK also celebrated an important birthday – it is 800 years since the Magna Carta, which established similar principles in England, was sealed.
“As I have travelled around Pakistan this year, discussing the Magna Carta and what it means to the people of Pakistan today, I have been struck by the determination to create a better future for the country”, he added.
He concluded, “This determination is paying off. Pakistan is more secure, more prosperous, and more democratic. Real challenges remain, but I have met remarkable people across Pakistan whose energy and enthusiasm for their country fills me with hope for the future.”
