In a heartfelt message marking the festive season, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended warm Christmas felicitations to the Christian community both within Pakistan and around the globe. His statement, issued on Wednesday, served as a powerful reaffirmation of his party's dedication to fostering religious harmony, ensuring equality, and safeguarding the rights of minorities.
Universal Values and Constitutional Promise
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized that the celebration of Christmas represents universal principles that resonate beyond any single faith. He highlighted the core values of love, compassion, sacrifice, and forgiveness, which he described as forces that unite humanity across borders. The PPP chief firmly connected these ideals to the foundational vision of Pakistan.
He pointed out that the nation was established on the bedrock of equal citizenship, a promise meticulously enshrined in the 1973 Constitution. According to Bilawal, this constitutional guarantee ensures that people belonging to all religions have the inherent right to live their lives with dignity, security, and freedom.
Acknowledging Invaluable Contributions
The Chairman paid rich tribute to the Christian community for its profound and lasting impact on Pakistan's journey as a nation. He specifically acknowledged their significant contributions across several critical sectors that have shaped the country's social and developmental landscape.
Bilawal noted their pivotal role in advancing the fields of education and healthcare, alongside their dedicated service in public administration and broader national development projects. This recognition underscored the community's integral part in Pakistan's progress.
A Renewed Pledge for an Inclusive Pakistan
Concluding his message, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari made a solemn commitment on behalf of his party. "On this sacred occasion, we renew our pledge to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Christian brothers and sisters," he stated.
He further expressed a determined vision to labor towards the realization of a Pakistan where every single citizen, regardless of their religious belief, feels completely safe, genuinely respected, and truly valued. This statement reinforces the PPP's ongoing political stance concerning minority rights and social cohesion in the country.
