Governor extends greeting to Christians on Christmas

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that the basic human rights for every one including the Christians Community are constitutionally secured and their role and services in every walk of life for making overall national development possible are a precious part of our national accomplishments.

This he stated in a Christmas message, “The Christian Community of Pakistan is celebrating Christmas today. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my greetings to the Christian Community of the country especially those hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA”.

We, the Pakistanis imbued with the spirit of brotherhood; fraternity and national cohesion are equal partners in putting our beloved country on the path of development, progress and prosperity. Indeed, with this spirit we as  Pakistani nation have to continue our collective efforts for our future well-being.

On this auspicious occasion, I would like to remind my Christian brethren and sisters that while observing the Happy Christmas they should also reaffirm their commitment to maintaining unity; fraternity and cohesion at every level and work for overall betterment of the nation and the country.”

Furthermore Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has stressed the countrymen in general and the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA in particular to maintain unflinching unity in their ranks and make more productive, constructive and fruitful contributions for ensuring overall national integrity, security, development and prosperity.

This he has stated in his message of felicitation on the eve of the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah.  The complete text of the message is given below:

“25th of December is a history making occasion in the life of all Pakistan as on this day our beloved leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in 1876.  Impressed by the qualities of head and heart and his selfless struggle in getting them free from the clutches of alien rule and suppression, we call him Quaid-e-Azam; the Great leader.

The entire history of Independence Movement under the wise leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is a rich treasure in the shape of his decisive leadership and experiences.   The pleasant memories of accomplishments of the post Independence era are indeed a great source of strength and satisfaction for us.

The golden ideals, Unity, Faith and Discipline which proved the core aspects of his efforts in bringing the Muslims of Sub-Continent under one banner to achieve independence, will always act as a beacon of light for us in realizing the dream for which Pakistan was established.

We have achieved many milestones in different spheres of life during our short history.

However, concerted efforts are needed for further strengthening our position in the comity of nations as per the aspirations of the heroes of Independence Movement.

I take this opportunity to stress my countrymen in general and the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA in particular to maintain unflinching unity in their ranks and make more productive, constructive and fruitful contributions for ensuring overall national integrity, security, development and prosperity.

This will be a befitting tribute to our beloved leader, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.”