ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Human Rights Riaz Hussain Pirzada has condemned the forcibly holding a political rally in Church ground in Sialkot by the PTI.

In a statement on Saturday, he said the move of a political party (PTI) to occupy Church ground (CTI Ground); a place where Christian community perform their religious rites, for public meeting without their consent is reprehensible. He said actions of leadership of a political party (PTI) and its workers that invited the protest by Christian community in Sialkot is highly shameful.

Minorities are free regarding their worship places under state laws and government has the responsibility to safeguard their religious rights. No group or party will be allowed to hurt the sentiments of minorities. He added that spreading anarchy by usurping the rights of minorities and injuring their feelings are not acceptable. He said our government will take every step to safeguard theirs rights and interests at any cost.