Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Dr Muhammad Al-freed Zafar has said the outstanding services of the Christian Community in the fields of development, education and health in Pakistan cannot be forgotten and in recognition of these services the whole nation shares the joy of their Christian community on Easter.
He congratulated the Christian community on Easter and said such festivals promote religious harmony in the society.
He said religious minorities have played an important role in development and prosperity of the country and their services are praiseworthy.
“Pakistan belongs to all of us, people of different faiths enjoy equal rights and complete religious freedom in the country, Dr Al-freed said.”
He added that the Christian staff of Lahore General Hospital has always been in the forefront to provide quality healthcare to the patients and running the hospital in an efficient manner. Principal PGMI/LGH while applauded the Christian Community on the eve of Easter said that the creator of all humanity is one and the same so the real happiness is in living together.
MS LGH Dr Khalid Bin Aslam, Dr Laila Shafiq, Dr Abdul Aziz and other administrative doctors were also present on the occasion.
Prof Al-freed while congratulating the Christian community on Easter added that Easter festival comes after the completion of 40 days fasts by the Christian Community.
He said that we should give priority to humanity first and foremost as every citizen of our dear homeland irrespective of his religion is a Pakistani and we all stand in the same line for the development and prosperity of the country, he added.
He maintained that apart from health and education, the Christian Community has also rendered historic services in national development, defence and judiciary which are recognised at all levels, as well. He also praised the services of Christian Community in the medical field.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 17th, 2022.
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