The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the rights of all minorities: President

President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a message on the occasion of Easter saying that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the rights of all minorities, minorities have all basic political, social and economic rights including religious freedom.

Congratulating the Masih community on the occasion of Easter, Asif Zardari said that the festival of Easter brings a message of hope, love and prosperity.

He said that the Christian community is a valuable asset of Pakistan, our Christian brothers and sisters have actively participated in the development and prosperity of Pakistan, today we appreciate the role of minorities in the development of Pakistan.

The President said that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the rights of all minorities, minorities have all basic political, social and economic rights including religious freedom.

He said that Pakistan is determined to protect the rights of minorities and take measures for their prosperity.

He further said that for the development and prosperity of the country, the entire nation, including the minorities, must work together.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that I will stop every look, every hand towards the minorities with iron hands.

Maryam Nawaz while addressing the Easter ceremony in Sheikhupura said that I wish you all a happy Easter, I have come to share in your happiness, I cannot express my happiness in words.

She said that many people said in their speech today that it has never happened that an official has come like this on the occasion of Easter, so I have come to tell you that you are mine and I am yours.

He said that there was a time when our NAB court used to go round in the morning and evening. When I went to the NAB court, I used to look at the board of ‘Mariamabad’ and my heart wanted to come here. I am happy today in Maryamabad. Had a chance to come.

Maryam Nawaz said that I went to give Eid in some houses and I was happy that everyone welcomed me with kindness.

Punjab Chief Minister said that I have studied from Convent of Jesus Mary, my school has the biggest hand in my education following my parents.

Maryam Nawaz said that I was brought up by a father who said that it is inappropriate for minorities to use the word minority.

He said that we are all Pakistanis, I deeply acknowledge the services of the Christian community to the nation and country of Pakistan, I appreciate the way you have played your role in the development of Pakistan in every field. I am

Maryam Nawaz said that I have a dream that Pakistan should be a country where majority and minority live together, your places of worship are safe, you get full protection, no one can hurt you on the basis of faith. I will block every look, every hand with iron hands.