ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that a commendable role is being played by the minority community in the journey of development and prosperity of Pakistan.
While talking to a group of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf‘s (PTI) lawmakers of the minority community who met with PM Khan today, the prime minister said protection of the rights of minorities is the top priority of the government.
Jay Prakash, Shanila Rath, Lal Chand, Ramesh Kumar and Jamshed Thomas attended the meeting while Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri and Chairman Non-Ministerial Standing Committee on Government Assurances Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar were also present.
PM Khan said, “Protection of the rights of minorities and ensuring them equal opportunities in all walks of life is the top priority of the government.”
“We all have to take Pakistan forward by promoting unity and religious harmony in our ranks,” PM Khan added.
PM Imran also issued instructions to expedite the proposed legislation regarding the protection of minority rights. He further instructed the release of funds for the construction of a temple in Islamabad.
On this occasion, the lawmakers appraised PM Imran regarding issues pertaining to their respective constituencies, especially problems faced by minority communities, according to a statement.
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