Head Church Archbishop of Canterbury Justin calls on Governor Punjab.

Lahore -- Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met with the head of the Church of England the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Wednesday.

The head of the Church of England appreciated the steps taken by the government regarding religious freedom and the protection of Christians and praised the governmental measures under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan for maintaining peace as well.

According to the details, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and the head of the Church of England the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby talked about the governmental measures regarding religious freedom in Pakistan and the promotion of religious harmony along with other topics during their meeting.

Governor Punjab also told the head of the Church of England about the steps taken to provide safety and facilities to the minorities.

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar and his wife Begum Perveen attended the welcome ceremony hosted by the Christain community to honor the head of the Church of England the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar said during the speech that we wholeheartedly welcome the head of the Church of England the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and his delegation.

We ensure that the government is taking all measures to ensure religious harmony in Pakistan and the safety of the lives of its minorities.

There is no doubt that in the world Pakistan is the country that provides the most religious freedom and protection to its minorities. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the government is taking practical steps to provide maximum relief for health and education along with other facilities to minorities.

Chaudhry Sarwar said that the societies which do not give rights to minorities cannot make progress. Unfortunately, in India, not only the religious freedom of minorities is being taken away but also they are on the verge of...

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