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ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed that no law could compromise the sanctity of the finality of prophethood, noting the government had addressed the President’s observations and strengthened the National Commission for Minority Bill 2025, already passed by both Houses of Parliament.
Speaking in Majlis-e-Shoora, after the passage of the minority rights bill, he noted that the Law Minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar, had comprehensively addressed each point raised, and the government had also accepted the additional improvements proposed by Senator Kamran Murtaza under the guidance of Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Dar regretted that some political quarters attempted to cast the legislation in a negative light, stressing that finality of prophet hood is an article of faith for every Muslim, and no law could ever compromise that belief. He said no institution or office holds greater sanctity for Muslims than the honour of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
He added that sensitive legislative matters must not be politicized, and Parliament should operate through consultation and consensus just as it did during earlier major constitutional reforms. “All laws evolve through a process,” he said, adding that if improvements were needed in any legislation—including this one—the government was always willing to sit together and consider amendments.
Former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said that the rights of minorities were a constitutional responsibility and part of Pakistan’s foundational vision. He recalled that during his tenure he had formally introduced the observance of National Minorities Day to recognise their contribution and ensure inclusivity within state institutions.
Gillani said the white portion of the national flag was a reminder of the equality and protection guaranteed to non-Muslim citizens by Quaid-e-Azam. He urged the Law Minister to carefully consider the reservations raised by some members as well as the observations earlier communicated by the President, emphasising that broader consultation strengthens legislation and enhances national unity.
Molana Fazal ur Rehman, expressing his views, said Parliament is a forum of collective consultation, and Islamic principles encourage dialogue and consensus. He stressed that constitutional amendments should be built on broad agreement to avoid controversy and ensure national cohesion, noting that differing opinions must be respected within the democratic process.