As Bangladesh is facing turbulence, Pakistan’s civil and military leadership pledged on Sunday to uphold the rights and religious freedoms of minorities, urging society to foster interfaith harmony, love, tolerance, brotherhood, and unity. This commitment was emphasized on National Minorities Day, observed annually on August 11 to honor a landmark speech by Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in 1947, where he vowed to protect minority rights.

President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, reaffirmed that minorities in Pakistan enjoy full political, economic, and social rights as enshrined in the Constitution. He highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to empower minorities politically, socially, and economically, reiterating the promise made by Jinnah to safeguard their rights and religious freedoms.

Zardari called on all segments of society to promote awareness about these rights and work towards interfaith harmony to strengthen Pakistan. He expressed confidence that minorities would continue contributing positively to the nation's development.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also commended the significant contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity. He noted that National Minorities Day serves to express solidarity with minorities and recognize their vital role in the country's history, including their key involvement in the Pakistan movement.

Sharif, referencing Jinnah's historic speech, emphasized that religious freedom for minorities is fully respected and committed to ensuring their rights, development, and prosperity.

The military leadership, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the services chiefs, acknowledged the indispensable contributions of minorities to the nation’s growth and cultural heritage. The army leadership reaffirmed the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and harmonious coexistence, noting that minority rights are fundamental, protected by both the Constitution and Islamic principles.

As Bangladesh is facing turbulence, Pakistan’s civil and military leadership pledged on Sunday to uphold the rights and religious freedoms of minorities, urging society to foster interfaith harmony, love, tolerance, brotherhood, and unity. This commitment was emphasized on National Minorities Day, observed annually on August 11 to honor a landmark speech by Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in 1947, where he vowed to protect minority rights.

President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, reaffirmed that minorities in Pakistan enjoy full political, economic, and social rights as enshrined in the Constitution. He highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to empower minorities politically, socially, and economically, reiterating the promise made by Jinnah to safeguard their rights and religious freedoms.

Zardari called on all segments of society to promote awareness about these rights and work towards interfaith harmony to strengthen Pakistan. He expressed confidence that minorities would continue contributing positively to the nation's development.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also commended the significant contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity. He noted that National Minorities Day serves to express solidarity with minorities and recognize their vital role in the country's history, including their key involvement in the Pakistan movement.

Sharif, referencing Jinnah's historic speech, emphasized that religious freedom for minorities is fully respected and committed to ensuring their rights, development, and prosperity.

The military leadership, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the services chiefs, acknowledged the indispensable contributions of minorities to the nation’s growth and cultural heritage. The army leadership reaffirmed the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and harmonious coexistence, noting that minority rights are fundamental, protected by both the Constitution and Islamic principles.