Prosperous minorities guarantee developed nations: Governor.

LAHORE -- Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar Friday said that minorities played an important role in the progress of countries and no nation progressed without ensuring prosperity of the minorities.

Addressing a Christmas Cake-cutting ceremony here at the Governor's House, he said the Christian community played a vital role in the creation of Pakistan, adding that their role in the economic progress of Pakistan was also vital.

The Christmas Day ceremony was held by provincial Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department in collaboration with a private educational institution. A cake was also cut to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.

Provincial Minister Ijaz Alam Augustine and Bishop Emeritus Lahore Dr. Alexander John Malik also attended the ceremony. PTI MPAs Uzma Kardar and Mahinder Pal Singh besides Chairman Prof. Abdul Manan Khurram also attended the ceremony.

The governor felicitated the Christian community and wished them a Merry Christmas on behalf of Prime Minister Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, adding the coming year would bring them happiness and joy.

He said the minorities enjoyed equal rights in Pakistan as per the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as elaborated in his address to the Constituent Assembly on September 11,1948.

Sarwar said, "Christianity is a religion of peace and harmony," adding that Pakistan was a great ambassador of peace and harmony in the region and had always championed the cause of...