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LAHORE, Dec 25 (APP):Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Asim Javed on Thursday extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community,saying that all Pakistanis,irrespective of faith,enjoy equal rights in the country.
The DG met Christian employees of the Punjab Food Authority, congratulated them on Christmas, and cut a cake to mark the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Asim Javed said that “we are Pakistanis first and then members of different communities,” adding that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had clearly stated that people of all religions in Pakistan are free to practice their faith.
He said that like the Christian community, followers of all religions are equal citizens of Pakistan and enjoy equal rights.
He added that the PFA firmly believes in providing equal rights and opportunities to all its Christian employees.
Highlighting food safety measures for Christmas celebrations, Asim Javed said that food stalls, bakeries, and sweet shops set up for Christmas were being regularly inspected.
He said special teams had been formed to ensure continuous monitoring of food points during Christmas.
The DG said that these inspection teams would work in three shifts to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food, particularly as the demand for cakes and sweets increases during Christmas.
He assured that the Punjab Food Authority would ensure the supply of wholesome and quality food items to the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas.
He warned that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in the sale of expired or substandard food items.