ISLAMABAD:Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian Members of the Parliament and the Christian community on the auspicious occasion of Easter.
In a statement here on Saturday, the Speaker said that Jesus Christ (Peace Be Upon Him) was ordained by Almighty Allah to preach love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood. He inculcated spiritual values among his followers to work for the Divine pleasure.
His eternal message of love for humanity and for members of all communities and fraternities still holds strength to ensure harmony and peace in today’s world. He said that in the day of turbulence in the country, we should forge unity to counter the nefarious designs of the enemies.
Asad Qaiser reiterated that the rights and privileges enjoyed by all minorities in Pakistan will be fully safeguarded by the government according to the Constitution of Pakistan and guiding principles of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Speaker also extended his appreciation to the Christian community for their deep sense of patriotism and dedicated services for the progress and prosperity of the country.
Their unmatched contribution in the process of nation building, especially in the field of health and education was a glowing chapter of our national history, he added.
Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has also extended greetings on his fellow Christian colleagues on the auspicious occasion of Easter.