Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that the best way to pay homage to the Quaid-i-Azam is to “set aside our political and vested interests and create an exemplary environment of unity and solidarity in our ranks as a nation”.
In his message on the eve of the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, he called for self-accountability on the occasion regarding adherence to the message of the Quaid-i-Azam. The establishment of a welfare society based on forbearance, endurance and tolerance was the dream of the leader, he added.
The chief minister also felicitated the Christian community on the eve of Christmas.
In a message on the occasion, he acknowledged the community’s vigorous role in the development and progress of Pakistan. He said the Punjab government was taking all steps to safeguard the rights of the religious minorities. They have been allocated a two per cent quota for admission to higher educational institutions and 5% in employment. The provincial budget for human rights and minorities affairs has been enhanced five-fold to Rs2.5 billion, while Rs400 million are being allocated for the restoration of the minorities’ religious places. Another Rs100 million is being earmarked for building boundary walls of the minorities’ graveyards.
Chief Minister Pervai Elahi said the minorities in India were not safe, they were being mistreated and their rights were being trampled.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 25th, 2022.
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