NA Speaker commends minorities' role in socio-economic uplift of Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD -- National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf Tuesday said that the Constitution of Pakistan ensured equal rights to citizens irrespective of caste, color, or creed as parliament alongside the government always played its part to safeguard the minorities rights.

He made these remarks in a meeting with notables from Christian Community, today at Speaker House, Islamabad.

He acknowledged and appreciated the commendable services of the Christian community in the overall progress of the country particularly in education, health, social welfare and promotion of inter-faith harmony.

Speaker also lauded the community's role in strengthening democracy and promotion of democratic values in the country.

While talking to the delegates which included Mr. Roekh Yousaf Bhinder, Leader at HT Church of England Liverpool Diocese, Kashif Nemat, President...

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