Govt holds sacrosanct equality, freedom of all citizens irrespective of belief, creed, religion: President Dr Arif Alvi.

ISLAMABAD -- Extending his heartiest greetings to Christian brethren on Christmas, President Dr Arif Alvi has stated that the Government of Pakistan held sacrosanct the equality and freedom of conscience of all citizens irrespective of belief, creed or religion.

'Our commitment to this fundamental principle is firmly grounded in the teachings of Islam, the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the inviolable guarantees of our Constitution,' the president said in a message on the occasion of Christmas being celebrated on December 25 (Wednesday).

He said that much more than festivity and celebration, the spirit of Christmas was to share, to reach out and to love all humanity.

'Jesus Christ brought and preached the message of peace, brotherhood and love for the whole humanity. He guided people towards virtuous living and urged them to seek divine mercy. As a Divine Messenger, Jesus Christ is venerable to adherents of...