The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) organized a Christmas event to express solidarity with the university’s Christian employees.
A Christmas cake was also cut at the ceremony that was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood.
The event was largely attended by Christian employees and their family members. Principal officers were also present on the occasion.
On the occasion, the Christian community expressed good wishes for the development and prosperity of the country.
Pastor Obaid Sadiq of Rawalpindi read selected verses from the Bible. In his speech, Pastor Obaid emphasized interfaith harmony, national security and human well-being on a global scale.
Speaking at the ceremony, VC of AIOU Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood emphasized the need for making collective efforts to promote and strengthen religious tolerance, peace, and harmony in the country.
He added that all prophets have taught love, tolerance, forgiveness, and justice.
Furthermore, the Constitution of Pakistan grants religious freedom to all minorities, and they are free to follow and practice their religious beliefs and teachings as citizens of Pakistan. He concluded his address by asserting that cooperation and collaboration is required for further progress and development of the university and AIOU does not discriminate between its staff and workers on the basis of color and creed. He expressed his warm wishes for the Christian community on the eve of Christmas.
