LAHORE: A ceremony was held here at Alhamra Arts Council, to celebrate Christmas, with Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, attending as the chief guest. Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Culture Punjab, Shazia Rizwan, Alhamra Chairman Razi Ahmed, and Executive Director Mohammad Nawaz Gondal were also present on the occasion.
Azma Bokhari met with Christian employees and extended warm Christmas greetings. She announced, on behalf of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a bonus equivalent to one month’s salary for Christian employees and distributed gifts among them.
During the event, the minister cut the Christmas cake alongside employees and said that minorities are very close to the chief minister’s heart.
On the occasion of Christmas, we share the joys of our Christian brothers and sisters equally. Christian employees are our pride, and their services are truly commendable. The Punjab government is utilizing all available resources for the protection and welfare of minorities, Azma said.
“Christmas is a festival of love, peace, and harmony. Share your happiness with others, and together we can promote brotherhood and unity in our society,” she added.
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