Islamabad, January 15, 2022 (PPI-OT):Special Representative to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that constitution of Pakistan provides equal rights to minorities. Addressing a news conference in Lahore today [Saturday], he said that minorities have full freedom to offer their prayers in their places of worship in Pakistan.

He said that Islam and all others religions preach peace, brotherhood and harmony among the people. He said that no single case has been registered on false blasphemy accusations. He said more than 50 bishops were assassinated and many mosques were demolished in India.

He said Indian government makes the lives of the minorities a hell whereas minorities are living peacefully in Pakistan according to their faiths. He announced year 2022 will be celebrated as Paigham-e Pakistan Aman and Salamati year and legislation will be enacted in this regard.

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