Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has reiterated that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the rights and protection of minorities, emphasizing the government’s commitment to ensuring their welfare.
Key Points from His Address in Sialkot:
🔹 Equal Citizenship: Every Pakistani, regardless of religion or creed, enjoys equal rights.
🔹 Tolerance & National Identity: A nation’s character is reflected in its treatment of minorities.
🔹 CM Maryam Nawaz’s Role: Appreciated her efforts in protecting minorities and launching the Minority Card scheme to provide relief.
🔹 Interfaith Harmony: Stressed the importance of religious integration for national defence, solidarity, and a healthy society.
🔹 Punjab’s Initiatives: Minority Affairs Minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora highlighted the Punjab Government’s measures for minority protection and relief.
The government continues to focus on ensuring equal rights and fostering interfaith harmony to build a more inclusive society.
