ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar reiterated that minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan and assured them of complete protection of their rights and security.

In meeting with delegation of Christian community that called on him Prime Minister said that responsible for Jaranwala incident would be made an example so that certain incidents would not occur in future.

He asked minorities to give proposals of their issues and problems to government so that these could be resolved. He said that Constitution of Pakistan ensured equal social, religious and political rights to all citizens without any racial, caste, creed and ethnic discrimination, adding with due respect to each other faith, peaceful and prosperous society could be formed. He also called upon all segments of society to play their role in elimination of extremism. Delegation welcomed appointment of Khalil George as caretaker Minister for Human Rights.

They thanked for visiting and taking immediate measures in wake of Jaranwala incident. Delegation included Ijaz Augustin, former provincial Minister, Asia Ansar former MNA, bishops and pastors.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 12 2023

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