Summary Minister for Statistics Kamran Michael attended the meeting
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday said protection of minorities and providing them with opportunities to excel in every field as per their talent and capabilities, was priority of the government.
He said the government was committed to promoting religious harmony in the country.
He was talking to a delegation of Christian community, led by Parliamentary Secretary on Religious Affairs Khalil George that called on him at the PM Office, according to a press release.
Minister for Statistics Kamran Michael was also present during the meeting.
The prime minister appreciated valuable contributions, rendered by the minority communities, especially the Christian community in all walks of life.
He said the government would continue making every possible effort for addressing the issues faced by the minority communities.
The delegation included among others bishop Irfan Jamil, bishop Ashraf Joseph, bishop Humphery Sarfraz, pastor Abraham
Daniel, pastor Imran Fazal, sister Sosan Sardar and sister Martha Taj.
The delegation felicitated the prime minister on behalf of the entire Christian community of the country on assuming
the office of the prime minister of Pakistan.
Thanking the prime minister for announcing state funeral for late Dr. Ruth Pfao, the delegation members said that the honour conferred upon her by the Government of Pakistan encouraged Christian community to further contribute towards social and humanitarian services across the country.
The delegation apprised the prime minister of issues concerning the community in various parts of the country.
