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| Minorities term Salmaan Taseer 'Shaheed-e-Haq' |
| 2011-01-10 |
| [Pak Daily Times] Terming Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer 'Shaheed-e-Haq' for his outburst against the cut-thoat forces and for protecting the rights of minorities, the minorities observed Sunday as Solidarity Day to pay glowing tribute to the daring services of slain governor for raising voice for their rights. Under the aegis of Minorities Affairs' Ministry, congregations were held all over the country where special prayers were offered for the salvation of Taseer and for solidarity of the country condemning the killing of Taseer. They also condemned the fanatic forces, which wanted to sabotage the peace of the country and derail the democratic process. In federal capital, one such gathering was held at Fatima Church, F-8/4, where Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti was the chief guest. Christian community, human rights ... which are not the same thing as individual rights, mind you... activists and people from different walks of life participated in the event. On the occasion special prayers were offered for national integrity and prosperity of the country. A huge gathering of people at the gate of Fatima Church showered rose petals and lit candles in front of a massive portrait of the Late Salmaan Taseer. "We have gathered here to pay tribute to the daring services of Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer for raising voice for the minorities, said an aged woman Nasreen Bibi inside Church while talking to Daily Times. "The governor was a brave person who dedicatedly worked for the rights of opressed and he was the foremost politician who talked about elemination or to amend Blasphemy Laws in the country that are being wrongly used for expolitation of minorities in particular," she said. Ishaque Masih, a Christian standing at main gate of the church said the killing of governor indeed was a ruthless act and it would create chasm between the liberal and fanatic forces in larger extent. "This would not be helpful for the nation as the country is already facing multiple crisis," he said, adding he has offered special prayers not only for the governor but also for peace and proserity and progress of the country. |
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