PESHAWAR (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of minority communities in the province.
He said that the long-pending legislation on minority rights would be completed at the earliest.
Addressing a ceremony marking the 557th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak at Governor House, he extended greetings to the Sikh community and said minorities had played a vital role in Pakistan’s development and prosperity.
He said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government stood shoulder to shoulder with minority communities and had continued supporting them despite limited resources. He added that the long-pending legislation concerning minority rights would be completed at the earliest.
The governor said the government was determined to ensure equal rights, protection and opportunities for all citizens.
Kundi said lasting peace was essential for the province’s progress and prosperity, adding that the nation would always remember the sacrifices rendered by the APS martyrs, the public, police and security forces for the restoration of peace.
Sardar Parwinder Singh, Sunni Singh, Qari Roohullah Madini, Rizwanullah from the Human Rights Department and other participants were also present.
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