“Violation of human rights in Kashmir is a challenge for the world” Mian Muhammad Javed
Islamabad. Christmas teaches respect for all religions, tolerance in society and promotion of interfaith harmony. Pakistan cannot develop until all citizens irrespective of religion and creed contribute equally to its overall development. He expressed these views while addressing the function held at the Idean Pakistan Council, Awan Quaid, to express solidarity with the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas. As the chief guest, he added that the world needs mutual tolerance and religious harmony more than ever. He specifically referred to his speeches in favor of Occupied Kashmir and Palestine during his recent visits to Norway and Saudi Arabia, saying how the aggressive armed forces are massacring innocent women and children in Kashmir and Palestine. He demanded the international powers to play an immediate and effective role to end the sufferings of Kashmiris and Palestinians. Mashal Malik said that Christmas and Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday are celebrated on the same day, so we should remember the golden words of our leader that there will be no discrimination against any religion or belief in Pakistan. He congratulated NPC executive and senior member Manzoor Masih for demonstrating mutual tolerance to Pakistanis of diverse faiths under one roof. Mian Mohammad Javed, chairman of Ideo Pakistan Council, said that the world respects the eternal sacrifices of Mashal Malik, her brave husband Yasin Malik and his family imprisoned in Kashmir. He further said that the Quaid-i-Azam in one of his speeches guaranteed the fundamental rights of the Christian community, while the long-standing Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir have become a challenge for the world powers, but no one is stopping India. Faisal Zahid Malik was chief guest of program
And the guest of honor, Faisal Zahid Malik, while congratulating the Christian community and representatives on Christmas, reminded that my father, Zahid Malik, along with his colleagues, used to go to different churches to cut Christmas cakes and distribute gifts. Today, this solidarity ceremony was given by him. Hoi is the sweet fruit of the teachings of interfaith harmony. Former Ambassador of Pakistan and guest of honor Salahuddin Chaudhry said that we started Multifaith Harmony in Britain and promoted it every year. According to me, this is the solution to Pakistan’s problems. That we should respect others in every field of life so that we should be respected too. Begum Nargis Nasir, the spirit of Education Network, said that today’s ceremony is the best example of inter-faith harmony. All schools of thought in Pakistan should Support in furthering the objectives of education network. Founder of International Human Rights, Dr. Khalid Silhari said that today we are united on the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam from an important platform like Iwan Quaid. Hazrat Jesus (peace be upon him) sacrificed himself Humanity has been exalted. Today, the life of the brave Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik has become a torch for us. Dr. Afzal Babar, associated with Education Network, said that steps are being taken to bring three and a half million children to schools and to make it possible to prepare and deliver uniform curriculum, you all should support us. Manzoor Masih, a senior member of the NPC executive committee, thanked the guests and said that the Christian community will always play an active role in health, defense, education and other fields for the stability of Pakistan. This is the shared homeland of all of us and today’s beautiful gathering is a reflection of this spirit. Christians also played a key role in Pakistan’s freedom movement, which we will always be proud of. Hameed Qaiser, director of programs Pakistan Council, while starting the ceremony, said that Pakistan is like a bouquet in which people of all religions and creeds smell and sparkle like seven-colored flowers. May Allah keep this Gulistan, fed by Quaid-i-Azam, always smelling the same, Amen. Reverend Rashid Manzoor of Christ Church Rawalpindi read out a special Christmas message and prayed for the stability and development of the country.
Later, he expressed his solidarity with the Christian community