Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said that promotion of interfaith harmony was vital for progress and prosperity of the country.
He expressed these views while addressing a Christmas reception organised for the Christian employees of Parliament House.
The speaker said that all religions of the world taught peace, love, tolerance and respect for humanity and stressed the need for dialogue among different religions and civilizations for promoting harmony and tranquility. He said that for a better future of the country, we should shun our differences and share our grief.
He said that Jesus Christ was not only the Prophet of the Christian community but is also equally respectable for Muslim as we believed in all Prophets of Allah. He said that Jesus preached love, brotherhood, tolerance and non-violence and advocated selfless service.
The speaker appreciated the patriotism of Christian community in Pakistan and their contributions for progress and prosperity country. He also lauded the services of Christian employees working in the Parliament House and wished them Merry Christmas.
Later on, the speaker along with senior worker from Christian community cut the Christmas cake and prayed for the prosperity and peace of the country.
MNAs belonging to Christian community, National Assembly secretary and senior officers of the National Assembly and Senate secretariats were also present on the occasion.
