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In Easter message, Nawaz stresses upon unity for peace, prosperity
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday re-assured the members of Christian community and all other minorities that Pakistan belonged to them and stressed that the country’s peace and prosperity was in the unity of all Pakistanis.“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 as enshrined in our Constitution,” 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, Easter.
“I wish our Christian brothers and sisters living in Pakistan the happiness and joys of Easter,” a press release of the PM office media wing quoted the prime minister as saying.
He 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.
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