President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday said the government was determined to protect the rights of the minority community in line with the Constitution of Pakistan and no one would be allowed to commit injustice with them. "All citizens irrespective of their caste, colour and creed enjoy equal rights in the country, which the incumbent government would ensure at any cost," he said while addressing a ceremony held to celebrate Christmas Day here at Holy Rosary Church.
Governor Balochistan Mohammad Khan Achakzai, Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua and MNA Asia Nasir were also present. President Mamnoon Hussain reiterated that majority of the people of Pakistan believe peace and stability and their destination is thriving and prosperous Pakistan, however few handfuls of anti-peace elements are playing with the lives of innocent people who are not representatives of any religion.
Attack on Church in Peshawar and gruesome incident of killing of schoolchildren of Army Public School were the bitter examples of the barbarianism of terrorist, he stressed. It is a good omen that entire Pakistani nation along with minority communities are united against the menace of terrorism which has dented the real phase of Islamic society, he said.
President Mamnoon Hussain noted that December 25, on the one hand reminds us of the sacrifices of the Prophet Isa (AS) and on the other it is birth anniversary of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, who worked hard for the piece of land where followers of all religions are free to live according to their beliefs and thoughts. He praised the minority community for expressing solidarity with the Muslims victimised by the terror elements and reiterated that Muslim majority stood with them too in time of need.
Pakistani nation as a whole is against the menace of extremism and terrorism, there are some mischievous elements, who caused Peshawar Church blast and Kot Radha Kishan incident. The elements creating problems for minority community would be dealt with iron hand, he emphasised. He said "the teachings of Prophet Isa (AS) guide us towards the balanced society in which justice prevails and cruel receives punishment. The struggle of Quaid-e-Azam also leads us to a country of justice peace and equality." Earlier, President Mamnoon Hussain cut a cake, while Bishop Victor prayed for the prosperity, peace and stability of the country. One minute silence was also observed to pay homage to the martyrs of Army Public School, Peshawar.
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