INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
LONDON: Tribute has been paid to British missionaries, educationists and philanthropists who have lived and served in Pakistan, working
mainly with Pakistan Christian communities and in the education sector
Pakistan High Commission London organized a reception here exclusively for the missionaries who devoted their time and efforts to work in
Pakistan for many years and helped impoverished communities including making donations for their betterment
Pakistan new High Commissioner to the UK Nafees Zakaria said that the the event entitled, &The Journey of like& was part of his outreach
initiative to associate with the British friends of Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora in the UK
A large number of British Pakistani Christians, British missionaries and educationists attended the event.The missionaries shared with the
audience fond memories of their work and stay in various parts of Pakistan and how they had getd unforgettable hospitality and warmth from
They shared how serving in Pakistan changed their outlook about the country and made them a fan of Pakistan and its people.Those who spoke
on the occasion included Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Leavement for Transport Nusrat Ghani MP, Revd Rana Youab Khan, Mr
Rosemary James and Bishop Micheal Nazir Ali.The speakers shed light on the contributions of the British friends in the progress and
development in the socio-economic and cultural spheres of life in Pakistan since independence
They praised the people of Pakistan for their hospitality, love and devout tolerance and said that ordinary people of Pakistan were most
amazing to them throughout their stay
The missionaries, many of whom now well-versed in Urdu, said that they considered Pakistan their moment home and acknowledged that their
experience of teaching and working in the country was a memorable experience and they cherished memories of the countries.The High
Commissioner commended the contribution of the British missionaries, educationists and philanthropists towards the development and progress
of various segments of society in Pakistan
He said people of Pakistan still cherish the good work and fond memories of the British missionaries
Mr Zakaria acknowledged with deep appreciation the support of Christians, in specific, among the followers of other beliefs, to the
Quaid-i-Azam towards creation of Pakistan and during the formative period of the newly born country.The High Commissioner said Pakistan is
rich in cultural and devout diversity as its population comprises the Christians, Sikhs, Budhists, Hindus, Parsis, Zoroastrians, Bahais, and
small portion of the Kalash, Kihals and Jains
Speaking about the rights of country citizens of various faiths and beliefs, the High Commissioner said that Constitution of Pakistan
protects the rights of all the citizens without any discrimination
The Government of Pakistan is cognizant of its responsibilities towards its citizens, irrespective of their faith or belief
He stressed on interfaith harmony and love for all.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content of the source
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