{"id":523193,"date":"2026-01-01T15:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=523193"},"modified":"2026-01-01T15:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:52:03","slug":"mna-bhandara-extends-new-year-greetings-prays-for-pakistans-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/mna-bhandara-extends-new-year-greetings-prays-for-pakistans-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"MNA Bhandara extends new year greetings, prays for Pakistan\u2019s progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Member of the National Assembly Isphanyar M. Bhandara on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, with prayers for the country\u2019s advancement, peace, and prosperity.<br \/>\nIn a statement, Bhandara said that Pakistan celebrates all religious festivals, including Christmas, Easter, Holi, and Baisakhi, reflecting the nation\u2019s inclusive and pluralistic culture.<br \/>\nEmphasizing equal citizenship, he said that every Pakistani enjoys equal rights irrespective of religious affiliation.<br \/>\nHe commended Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her initiatives aimed at empowering minority communities, particularly the distribution of Minority Cards.<br \/>\nBhandara said that minority religious festivals are now being celebrated freely and without fear, noting that cities were adorned with \u2018Merry Christmas\u2019 banners during the Christmas festivities.<br \/>\nHighlighting the contributions of minorities, he praised their services in the judiciary, education, healthcare, the armed forces, and other sectors, adding that the achievements of prominent minority figures are etched in golden letters in history.<br \/>\nExpressing concern over reports of persecution of minorities in India, he referred to incidents of vandalism ahead of Christmas as deeply troubling.<br \/>\nAs the New Year begins, Bhandara reiterated his prayers for Pakistan\u2019s prosperity and stability.<br \/>\nHe said Pakistanis stand shoulder to shoulder with their Armed Forces and are prepared to make any sacrifice for the motherland.<br \/>\n\u201cPakistan is a peaceful country and has always supported peace. 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