Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al-freed Zafar has said that the outstanding services of the Christian Community in the fields of development, education and health in Pakistan cannot be forgotten and in recognition of these services the whole nation shares the joy of their Christian brothers/sisters on Easter.
He congratulated the Christian community on Easter and said such festivals promote religious harmony in the society.
He said religious minorities have played an important role in development and prosperity of the country and their services are praiseworthy.
“Pakistan belongs to all of us, people of different faiths enjoy equal rights and complete religious freedom in the country, Prof. Al-freed said.”
He further added that the Christian staff of Lahore General Hospital has always been in the forefront to provide quality healthcare to the patients and running the hospital in an efficient manner. Principal PGMI/LGH while applauding the Christian Community on the eve of Easter said that the creator of all humanity is one and the same so the real happiness is in living together. MS LGH Dr. Khalid Bin Aslam, Dr. Laila Shafiq, Dr. Abdul Aziz and other administrative doctors were also present on the occasion.
Prof. Al-freed while congratulating the Christian community on Easter added that Easter festival comes after the completion of 40 days fasts by the Christian Community.
He said that we should give priority to humanity first and foremost as every citizen of our dear homeland irrespective of his religion is a Pakistani and we all stand in the same line for the development and prosperity of the country, he added.
The Principal PGMI maintained that apart from health and education, the Christian Community has also rendered historic services in national development, defense and judiciary which are recognized at all levels, as well.
He also praised the services of Christian Community in the medical field.
