He said that churches begin special worship before 12am on Saturday, so that believers enter Sunday in a state of prayer and devotion.<\/p>\n
In his message extending Easter greetings, President Zardari commended the Pakistani Christian community for its \u201ccontinued role in national development, particularly in education, healthcare, national defence and social services\u201d.<\/p>\n
He said the day \u201ccarries a clear message of compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, rejuvenation, redemption, and the triumph of life over death and good over evil\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Pakistan, these values are not abstract. They are reflected in everyday life. Christian men and women serve in our schools, hospitals, public services and armed forces,\u201d he highlighted.<\/p>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The president noted that the Christian community\u2019s \u201ccontribution is part of the normal functioning of our society, and it deserves recognition and respect\u201d.<\/p>\n He recalled the \u201chistoric role played by S. P. Singha, the Christian Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, in the creation of Pakistan\u201d, as well as the \u201cheroic role of Cecil Chaudhry<\/a> during the 1965 war\u201d.<\/p>\n President Zardari cited Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah\u2019s directives for a state \u201cbased on equality, freedom and security for all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity\u201d, adding that the same were embedded in the Constitution.<\/p>\n \u201cI reaffirm the state\u2019s responsibility to ensure that all communities across Pakistan enjoy these rights in full. The government remains committed to protecting the life, property, honour and security of minority communities, and to supporting their welfare,\u201d the president affirmed.<\/p>\n He further said: \u201cOn this occasion, I encourage all citizens to act with restraint, respect and a sense of responsibility towards one another. A stable and strong society depends on how we treat each other in daily life, in our workplaces, in our neighbourhoods and in our institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n \n <\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz also extended his heartfelt greetings to Christians around the world and in Pakistan.<\/p>\n \u201cI also extend my best wishes of traditional festivities of Easter to all citizens,\u201d he said in a statement.<\/p>\n The premier highlighted: \u201cThe Christian community of Pakistan is rendering commendable and admirable services across all professional fields and continues to play an active and invaluable role in the country\u2019s economic and social development.\u201d<\/p>\n He observed that in today\u2019s \u201ctenacious global environment, message of peace, ebbed in all religions, has become ever more significant\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cEaster, like all religious occasions, carries a universal message of love and renewed hope for all humanity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n PM Shehbaz affirmed that \u201censuring the protection of the religious, economic, and educational rights of all citizens, especially minorities, remains a key priority of the government\u201d.<\/p>\n Noting that religious harmony and a multicultural society reflected \u201cour diversity as a nation\u201d, the premier stressed that \u201csincere efforts of all segments of society are essential for national unity and for achieving the goal of a welfare state\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cLet us renew our pledge that with national unity, dedication and sincerity, we as nation would continue to tirelessly work towards the progress and prosperity of our beloved country,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u2018Message of peace has become ever more significant\u2019<\/h2>\n
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