Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh hails Chiniot’s religious harmony during Ashura observance

CHINIOT, Jun 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh participated in the central Ashura mourning procession in Chiniot on Friday, where he lauded the city’s longstanding tradition of religious harmony, unity, and mutual respect. Speaking to media representatives outside his camp, he said people from all schools of thought had once again observed Ashura with devotion, discipline, and a spirit of brotherhood.

The minister commended Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for ensuring exemplary arrangements for Muharram, saying that, under her directives, the district administration, police, and other relevant departments had implemented effective security and administrative measures. He noted that these coordinated efforts enabled the peaceful conduct of processions and religious gatherings across the district.

Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said Chiniot had no place for sectarianism and continued to serve as a model of tolerance and inter-sect harmony. He described the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) as an eternal symbol of patience, steadfastness, truth, and justice, urging the Muslim Ummah to embrace these values to promote peace, unity, and social welfare.

The federal minister thanked the organizers of the central Tazia procession, religious organizations, volunteers, and mourners for their exemplary cooperation in maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to public service and development initiatives, expressing confidence that Pakistan would continue to move forward under the leadership of the present national government. Earlier, he attended the Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) Conference at Pango Mor in Jhang Road.

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