LAHORE: Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana and Federal Minister for Statistics Senator Kamran Michael on Saturday cut Christmas cake during a ceremony held at the Governor’s House here.
The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) MPA Shakeel Ivan, former MNA Joel Amer Sahotra and members of the Christian community.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor said that Christians have played a great role in the progress of Pakistan and have made precious sacrifices in the war against terror as well. The governor wished Christians in Pakistan and across the world a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.
Kamran Michael said that the white part in the Pakistani flag represented the Christians and other non-Muslims. He urged them to work for the progress of the country. He also made a special mention of the sacrifices of Christians in the Quetta church suicide blast.
Special prayers were held for progress and solidarity of the country.
