Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, during his visit to Christ Church in Rawalpindi for Christmas celebrations, underscored the pivotal role of promoting interfaith harmony to realize Quaid’s vision for a united and progressive Pakistan.
Welcomed warmly by the congregation, the COAS extended Merry Christmas wishes to the Christian community nationwide.
General Munir, expressing deep respect for religious communities, emphasized the significance of Islam’s teachings, fostering peace, friendship, and interfaith harmony in the contemporary context.
He advocated for informed perspectives and knowledge-based opinions to address intricate national challenges, steering away from rhetoric and propaganda.
Addressing threats posed by adversaries leveraging religious, ethnic, and political fault lines, the COAS called for national unity as a catalyst for strength.
On the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 147th birthday, General Munir paid homage, quoting Jinnah’s historic speech on August 11, 1947, underlining the freedom for all to worship.
In conclusion, General Munir recognized the substantial contributions and sacrifices made by the Christian community in Pakistan across diverse fields and domains.
