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National Minorities Day is being observed today to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights in Pakistan.
The declaration to mark National Minorities Day was adopted as part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to help and secure those belonging to religious, linguistic, national, or ethnic minority groups.
The purpose of observing the Day is to highlight the message of the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who pronounced equal rights to all citizens of Pakistan.
In his message on National Minorities’ Day, President Asif Ali Zardari says minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social rights that have been guaranteed by the Constitution.
He said on this day, we reaffirm our commitment to the promise made by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on 11th August 1947, to the country’s minorities to protect their rights and religious freedoms.
The President said the government has taken several steps for the political, social, and economic empowerment of minorities.
He urged all segments of society to educate the people about their rights and work to promote interfaith harmony, the spirit of love, tolerance, brotherhood, and unity to make Pakistan a strong country.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed best wishes for the members of minority communities living in Pakistan.
In his message, he appreciated the services rendered by them in various fields.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Pakistan, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, and the Services Chiefs have acknowledged the indispensable contributions of minorities to the nation’s progress, prosperity, and rich cultural heritage.
