Islamabad
\nLike other parts of the world, Christian community members across Pakistan are celebrating Easter with prayers to commemorate Christianity\u2019s religious occasion.
\nPresident Asif Ali Zardari echoes these sentiments, emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s commitment to safeguarding the rights of minorities and ensuring their inclusion in the nation\u2019s growth. \u201cEaster brings hope, love, and prosperity Pakistan is determined to protect the rights of minorities,\u201d he acknowledges the fundamental principles of equality and religious freedom enshrined in the constitution.
\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on the occasion of Easter, stated, \u201cI extend my heartfelt greetings to the Christian community of Pakistan and around the world.\u201d He emphasized the key contributions of the Christian community to Pakistan\u2019s development and expressed confidence in their proactive role in the nation\u2019s progress and stability.
\nPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz shares in the spirit of Easter, extending her greetings to the Christian community and recognizing the values of mercy, forgiveness, and love embodied in the festival. She applauds the peaceful and honorable contributions of the Christian community to Pakistan\u2019s nation-building efforts.
\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur joins in celebrating Easter, emphasizing the importance of equal rights for all minorities in Pakistan and the teachings of Islam regarding their treatment. He acknowledges the significant role played by the Christian community in the construction and development of the nation.
\nPresident Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan extends Easter greetings to the Christian citizens of Pakistan, emphasizing the festival\u2019s message of love, peace, and brotherhood. \u201cOn Easter we all share in the happiness of Christian brothers,\u201d he added. He acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the Christian community to the nation, highlighting their unwavering patriotism and dedication to development.
\nPakistan People\u2019s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also joins in extending warm wishes to the Christian community, expressing pride in their steadfast commitment to the country\u2019s progress. He acknowledges their significant role in Pakistan\u2019s development and prosperity.
\nWhat is Easter?
\nAs per Christian religious beliefs, Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity to honor the \u2018Resurrection of Jesus\u2019 three days after His death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful conclusion to the Lenten season of devoted prayer, fasting, and penitence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad Like other parts of the world, Christian community members across Pakistan are celebrating Easter with prayers to commemorate Christianity\u2019s religious occasion. President Asif Ali Zardari echoes these sentiments, emphasizing Pakistan\u2019s commitment to safeguarding the rights of minorities and ensuring their inclusion in the nation\u2019s growth. \u201cEaster brings hope, love, and prosperity Pakistan is determined […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":397592,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-397569","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n