Quetta attack: Australian HC condoles with Punjab minorities minister

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Margaret Adamson. DFAT HOM. Official portrait. 1 June 2015. Parliament House Canberra. Image David Foote-AUSPIC/DPS

LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner (HC) in Pakistan Margaret Adamson Wednesday held a meeting with Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs (HR&MA) Khalil Tahir Sandhu and condoled with him on the loss of lives in the Quetta church attack.

Margaret Adamson said that Christmas was very near and the time chosen by terrorists was condemnable. Christmas brings a message of happiness and peace and we stand with all members of the Christian community in Pakistan.

Sandhu said that the Christian community was busy making arrangements for Christmas and the entire Pakistan was being decorated with festive colours.

He said that after the Quetta incident, a letter was immediately send to Punjab inspector general of police to beef up the security, especially around churches.

Margaret Adamson wished a happy Christmas to the minister and admired the measures taken by Punjab government for the protection of Christians and their worship places.