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Christian Community Celebrates Easter Sunday

ISLAMABAD: Like everywhere in the world, the Christian community in Pakistan too is celebrating Easter on Sunday (31st April, 2024).

President Asif Ali Zardari felicitating the Christian community reiterated that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed constitutional rights to all religious communities.

The president, in a message, said that all the communities enjoyed religious, political, social and economic rights in Pakistan.

“The Christian community is a precious asset for Pakistan,” Zardari acknowledged, adding that Easter was an occasion that brought a message of hope, affection and prosperity.

Appreciating the Christian community’s contributions for the national progress, he further observed that the Christian community had always played their role in the progress and prosperity of the country.

The president reaffirmed that Pakistan was committed to protection of the rights of all communities and would ensure all steps for their prosperity.

For the country’s progress and prosperity, entire nation including minorities would have to collectively work together, President Zardari added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif too wished the members of Christian community a happy and peaceful Easter.

PM reaffirmed the resolve to work for the social uplift and integration of all minorities in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif also lauded the immense contributions of Christian community in struggle for the creation of Pakistan and its socio-economic development.

Premier noted that much more than festivity and celebration, Easter was an occasion to reinforce and reflect on the values of love, tolerance and forgiveness as espoused by Prophet Isa (AS) and was a reminder to emulate those in daily lives to bring harmony and peace in today’s strife and conflict-ridden world.

Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide which commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, according to the Bible.

The followers of Christ believe that Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2009 years ago.

The people living in different parts of the country make special arrangements to celebrate the Day.

The Christians celebrating the festival in Pakistan receive heartfelt greetings from their countrymen which manifests a great atmosphere of good religious and cultural harmony in the country.

All provincial police departments make special security arrangements to provide security cover to the minority communities on their festivals or special prayers.

Special services are hosted at different places across the country where the believers attend prayers for salvation, and for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

The state of Pakistan has constantly been taking administrative and legislative measures to protect the minorities’ rights to provide them a safe and free environment, without any discrimination.

Newspakistan/APP/Radio Pakistan

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