We are creating a Punjab where no one should have any fear or danger without reason.

 I am happy that in Punjab we celebrate all festivals including Eid, Christmas, Easter, Diwali. In my heart and mind, there is no discrimination in the name of religion. The safety and development of the people is my responsibility, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Lahore (UrduPoint Newspaper Latest. IPA. December 25, 2024) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that they are creating a Punjab where no one should feel any fear, anxiety or danger without any right. I am paying special attention to establishing a safe society for the Christian community. I am happy that such a Punjab is being created, where we also celebrate Eid, Christmas, Easter, Diwali and all festivals.

Guru Nanak's birthday, Baisakhi and Holi are also celebrated in Punjab. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, we are launching a minority card. The minority card will provide financial assistance to the needy minority brothers and sisters every three months for their livelihood at home. The minority card will be launched in early 2025. Speaking as the special guest at the Christmas ceremony at Lahore's large church House of Prayer, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that she greets the sisters, brothers and elders participating in the Christmas ceremony.

Merry Christmas to All of You. I thank the Christian community for including me in their joys. I avoid visiting at night, but I have come specially to participate in the joys of the Christian community. I was very happy with the colorful Christmas ceremony, I enjoyed it a lot. I was very happy to see the attentiveness with which the Christian community was praying, Allah Almighty will definitely hear all your prayers.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that I studied for 11 years in the Convent of Jesus and Mary, received training among nuns, sisters and fathers. During the Christmas ceremony, I remembered my student days in the Convent of Jesus and Mary. Every year, when there was a Christmas ceremony in the Convent of Jesus and Mary, the Christmas choir used to stand in the front line to present. The girls and children present at the Christmas ceremony all look beautiful.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that while coming from home, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif sent a message to wish the Christian community a happy Christmas. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has taught me that the first verse of the Holy Quran is Alhamdulillah Rabbul Alameen, all praises to the Lord who is the Lord of all the worlds, not just the Muslims. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif often says that do not use the word minority, minorities are more Pakistani than us.

That same year, I went to Maryamabad, a suburb of Sheikhupura, for the Easter celebration, went to houses to congratulate the Christian community, they welcomed me with great love and respect. The Christian mothers and sisters of Maryamabad hugged me and gave me love, made me sit at home, and even offered me food and drink. The Christian community said that a Chief Minister has come to celebrate Easter in Maryamabad Church after 120 years.

My entire focus is on building a better Pakistan and a better Punjab for the minority community. The Christian community has done great services for Pakistan. I know that they are Pakistanis at heart and love Pakistan immensely. The budget for the Christian community has been increased by 200 percent. If I can, I will increase the budget of the Christian community by 5,000 percent. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that increasing the budget of the Christian community is not a favor but your right.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that we will provide as much financial assistance as possible to the minority community so that the poor minority brothers and sisters do not spread their hands in front of anyone. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the state is like a mother. Your Chief Minister is like your mother and a mother does not discriminate between her children. In my heart and mind, there is no discrimination in the name of religion, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and people of other religions are the crown of the head.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif further said that all communities have an equal share in every project of the Punjab government. The protection and development of the people of Punjab is my responsibility. I am your Chief Minister and I am working for you day and night. For me, minorities and majority are all equal. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that I have come to the Christmas party so that you realize that I am a part of you and you are a part of me.

Whoever will hurt the minority brothers and sisters will hurt me. It is the responsibility of all of us to protect the minority community. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the doors of my office, heart and home are always open for the minority community. I am an equal partner in your happiness. I pray that Allah Almighty always keeps the minority population safe and happy. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that when I came to know that there are 10,000 people at the Christmas party, I brought 10,000 cakes. 10,000 Christmas cakes are a small offering of Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s love.