Jhagra terms minorities’ important segment of society

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that the minorities are an important segment of our society and the nation who bear glorious role and services towards development and prosperity in every field of life. Addressing a well attended prestigious ceremony of Christmas get together held at Edwards College here late last night he observed that all the natural gifts have been and are contributing significantly towards making our efforts fruitful for ensuring well being of our people and better future for the coming generations.

The non Muslim communities of our society, he added, are highly important partners in our struggle for ensuring prosperous future of the country as well.

Bishop Humphrey Sarfaraz Peters while addressing the ceremony prayed for unity, fraternity, strength and well being of the nation.

The non-Muslim communities, of Pakistan, he added, are enjoying complete freedom and enjoying their life as equal partner of the entire nation.

Beside others, the function was also attended by Prof: Dr. Nayer Fardows, Principal Edwards College Peshawar, Bishop Humphrey Sarfaraz Peters, representatives of Sikh and Hindu communities and a large number of Christians community included women and children.

Meanwhile the Governor condemned attack on Church in Quetta and the ceremony observed one minute silence for the victims.

Fruthermore Vice Chancellor of Agriculture University Prof. Dr. Zahoor Swati on Tuesday paid farewell call on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here at Governor House.

The Governor appreciated long meritorious services of the outgoing VC rendered in the promotion of higher education. He also expressed best wishes for his future.