- Stresses unity for peace, prosperity
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday reassured the members of the Christian community and all other minorities that Pakistan belonged to them and stressed that the country’s peace and prosperity lies in being united.
“It is a moral and national obligation of our nation to protect the constitutional rights of each and every Christian and all other minorities living in Pakistan,” he said in a message on the Easter.
The Prime Minister extended his heartiest felicitations to the Christian citizens on the occasion of their religious festival.
The Prime Minister further noted with appreciation that the Pakistani Christians were playing an important role in the progress and development of the country.
“We deeply appreciate and are indebted to their valuable contributions and services towards our collective national objective of securing a truly strong, progressive and stable Pakistan,” he added.
On the occasion, special prayers were being organised at churches across the country for the progress, prosperity, and security of Pakistan.
The Ministry of Interior has also announced an optional holiday for the Christian community on April 17.