Qaiser, Suri felicitate Christian members of Parliament, Christian community

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri Monday extended their warm felicitations to the Christian Members of the Parliament and the Christian community on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

In his message, the Speaker said Prophet Jesus Christ was ordained by Almighty Allah to preach love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The Muslims deeply revere Prophet Jesus Christ as one of the great messengers of Almighty Allah, he said.

The speaker said the Christmas day remind us the beginning of new hopes and plans for the future, resolution of conflicts, nurturing creativity and ideas; and sowing seeds of peace and cooperation for future generations, said a news release.

Asad Qaiser, on this happy occasion, reiterated the pledge of Parliament and government to fully safeguard the rights and privileges enjoyed by all minorities according to the Constitution of Pakistan and guiding principles of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker National Assembly has also extended greetings to his fellow Christian colleagues on the auspicious occasion.

He said that Jesus Christ’s eternal message of love for humanity and for the Members of all communities and fraternities still held strength to ensure harmony and peace in the world.

He said in face of the current challenging situation in the country, they should forge unity to counter nefarious designs of the enemies.

He 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.