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ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has extended warm felicitations to the Sikh community on the occasion of the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
In his message, the minister said that Baba Guru Nanak guided humanity toward unity and brotherhood and preached the message of truth, love, and peace. He described Baba Guru Nanak as a shining example of religious tolerance and interfaith harmony.
Minister Naqvi said that Sikh pilgrims arriving from around the world are Pakistan’s honored guests. “Pakistan’s rich tradition of hospitality conveys a message of peace, love, and goodwill to the visiting Sikh pilgrims,” he added.
He reaffirmed that the Sikh community in Pakistan enjoys complete freedom to practice its religion, and the government has made comprehensive arrangements for the accommodation and security of visiting pilgrims so that they may perform their religious rituals in a safe and peaceful environment.
Highlighting the Kartarpur Corridor as a global symbol of Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and tolerance, the minister said that even during periods of Pakistan-India tension, Sikh places of worship were never closed and their protection was ensured.
“The Constitution of Pakistan fully guarantees the religious, social, and human rights of every citizen,” Naqvi said, adding that protecting the rights of all minorities in the country is the government’s solemn duty.