ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday greeted the Christian community on the joyous occasion of Christmas and expressed solidarity with the community on behalf of the parliament on this festival of joy.
Participating in the cake-cutting ceremony on the eve of Christmas, he said that Pakistan stands with the Christian community in their days of joy equally.
Employees belonging to the Christian community in the National Assembly, Senate and Capital Development Authority (CDA) participated in the event. Member National Assembly Asia Azeem was also present at the event.
The Speaker said that the role of the Christian community is of key importance in the development of Pakistan and their services in the key institutions of Pakistan are commendable.
Speaker Raja Parvez Ashraf stated that the Constitution of Pakistan provides equal rights to the minority community living in the country.
The government is determined to ensure equal rights for all minorities according to the Constitution of Pakistan and the principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The guests present at the ceremony paid respect and gratitude to the National Assembly Speaker for organizing the auspicious ceremony and celebrating the happiness of Christmas with them. –Agencies
Cultural eve held at Women Varsity
By Hina Kiyani
RAWALPINDI: A cultural musical program was organized at Rawalpindi Women’s University by Punjab Arts Council (PAC) on Thursday in the light of the instructions of Provincial Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Taimur Masood Akbar.
Vice Chancellor of Rawalpindi Women’s University Prof. Dr. Anila Kamal was the chief guest of the musical program.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Professor Anila Kamal said that Punjabi culture is one of the oldest cultures in the history of the world. Culturally, historically, religiously and geographically, Punjab has all the attractions that attract a tourist.
Punjab has historical forts, rivers, desert ranges, and beautiful gardens. –Agencies
