ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan on Tuesday accepted
resolution to take steps to declare Holi, Dewali and Easter as closed holiday
for minorities.
The resolution was moved by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani
that, "This house is of the view that government should take steps to
declare Holi, Dewali and Easter as closed holidays for minorities."
State Minister for Religious Affairs, Pir Aminul Hasnat
Shah talking in the house said that Interior Ministry has already given
permission to heads of the organizations to allow leave to minorities on their
religious festivals.
Federal Minister for Laws and Justice said that all
Pakistanis equally share each other’s happiness and grief.
He said that there is no discrimination on basis of
religion and faith, adding every citizen is enjoying religious freedom.
He said that number of holidays in Pakistan are more than
any other country and they should reconsider it. He said that he is not
opposing the resolution.
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