{"id":540168,"date":"2026-04-06T04:48:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=540168"},"modified":"2026-04-06T04:48:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T23:48:34","slug":"ayaz-extends-greetings-to-christian-community-on-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/ayaz-extends-greetings-to-christian-community-on-easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayaz extends greetings to Christian community on Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nSpeaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended heartfelt greetings to the members of Parliament belonging to the Christian community, as well as to the entire Christian community in Pakistan, on the joyous occasion of Easter.<br \/>\nAyaz Sadiq said that Easter conveys a universal message of love, hope, and peace.<br \/>\nHe acknowledged that the Christian community residing in Pakistan is playing a significant role in the country\u2019s development and progress.<br \/>\nAyaz Sadiq emphasized that religious festivals serve as an important means to promote interfaith harmony, mutual respect, and brotherhood.<br \/>\nHe said that Easter teaches the values of sacrifice, forgiveness and service to humanity, adding that all religions advocate peace, tolerance and coexistence.<br \/>\nAyaz Sadiq underlined that the protection of minority rights in Pakistan is both a constitutional and national responsibility.<br \/>\nHe reaffirmed that the Parliament of Pakistan remains committed to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.<br \/>\nReferring to the vision of Quaid-e-Azam, the Speaker said that minorities in Pakistan enjoy complete religious freedom and are an integral part of the nation.<br \/>\nHe stressed that national unity, cohesion, and mutual respect are essential for achieving sustainable development and prosperity.<br \/>\nAyaz Sadiq urged the entire nation to demonstrate love, solidarity and harmony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended heartfelt greetings to the members of Parliament belonging to the Christian community, as well as to the entire Christian community in Pakistan, on the joyous occasion of Easter. 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