CM Buzdar orders strict security of churches, markets.

LAHORE -- Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar issued directions to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of Christmas and birth anniversary of the founder of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In a statement issued here on Thursday, the CM directed that implementation of the devised security plan should be ensured adding that nothing is more important than the life and property of the people.

He directed to pay special attention to the security of churches, markets and populous places adding that the police officers should remain in the field to maintain law and order.

He further directed that corona SOPs should be observed adding that law enforcement agencies should remain fully vigilant and active to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy.

The wicked enemy is conspiring to destabilize Pakistan but the PTI-led government will thwart the evil designs of the enemy with the cooperation of the people, he added.

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Extends felicitations to Christian community on Christmas

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar extended felicitations to the Christian community on the auspicious day of Christmas and regretted that he could not attend the cake cutting ceremony because of self-isolation. 'I fully share the joys and happiness of the Christian community as the festival of Christmas provides a unique opportunity to further strengthen the bonds of unity, love and affection', he said.

The auspicious advent of Jesus Christ to this world is sacred and respectable for the Muslims and respect of all the Holy Prophets is binding on all, he added.

He said that all the religious minorities enjoy complete freedom, protection and equal rights to live according to their religion. The Christians community has played an important role in national development.

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Meanwhile, the Punjab government chalked out a minority empowerment package for the welfare of the minorities and solid steps have been taken for the wellbeing of all the minorities, he said.

The minorities' employment quota had been enhanced and being fully implemented. The PTI...