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| PM Nawaz speaks out strongly against religious persecution |
| 2017-01-12 |
| [DAWN] Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... on Wednesday said the day is not far when Pakistain will be recognised as a "minorities-friendly country" and that his government is taking steps to improve the lives of under-represented religious groups. The premier said his government, through its actions, promotes the belief that 'to each his own faith', adding that humanity is what should bind the nation together. He was speaking at a ceremony at the Katas Raj temples complex in Chakwal. He further said followers of all religions have equal rights in Pakistain, noting that they had worked hand-in-hand to defend the country and contribute to its peace and prosperity. The PM said he has advised his officials to spare no effort in hosting non-Moslem pilgrims and ensuring the protection and expansion of their places of worship. He also said he would lend his full support for the construction of the Baba Guru Nanak and Gandhara universities. The PM observed that Islam and all other religions preach peace, and those preaching otherwise were not doing a service to their religion, Radio Pakistain reported. PM Sharif made frequent references to Islamic history to stress that it was part of the Islamic faith to treat minorities equally. He recalled that when, in the early days of Islam, after Moslems migrated to Madina to escape prosecution and came into power, they treated the "minorities living there with respect". He said Prophet Muhammad (PTUI!) even declared those minorities "one nation" along with Moslems. |
| Posted by:Fred |