PML-N’s Kashif Yousaf Highlights Equal Rights and National Role of Christian Community in Pakistan
Religious, Political Leaders Unite to Celebrate Christian Role in Pakistan’s Progress
Rawalpindi – Newly appointed Deputy Coordinator (Minority Wing), Punjab of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Kashif Yousaf, reaffirmed the commitment of the party to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for the Christian community across Pakistan. He made these remarks during a dinner gathering in Rawalpindi, where political, religious, and community leaders came together to mark his appointment.
Kashif Yousaf thanked the senior leadership of PML-N for their trust, pledging to serve all communities in Punjab with dedication and inclusivity. He especially praised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her continued efforts in spearheading development projects throughout the province, stating that the public, including minorities, are directly benefiting from these reforms.
“Whenever Rawalpindi and Punjab saw real progress, it was under PML-N leadership,” he remarked, citing landmark projects such as cardiology and urology hospitals, as well as new universities and colleges in Rawalpindi, which he described as “gifts for the people” and a source of relief for patients from remote areas.
Yousaf highlighted the historic and ongoing contributions of the Christian community to Pakistan’s progress. “From doctors and engineers to pilots and army officers, the Christian community has always stood for the country’s betterment. We are all Pakistanis. Our identity is our nation,” he said.
The event was attended by a diverse range of prominent figures, including PML-N Rawalpindi Division President Kamran Bhatti, Chairman IFGF Pastor Justin Javed, General Secretary of Rawalpindi Municipal CBA Pastor Shahid Raza, Chairman of Sanatan Dharma Pandit Rakesh, Chairman Pars Rana Khawar, and former Cantonment Board member Parvez Sotra.
In his speech, Pastor Justin Javed reiterated the Christian community’s unwavering loyalty to Pakistan and its armed forces. “From the Pakistan Movement to today, we have stood shoulder to shoulder with our nation. Pakistan is our homeland, and we are present in every sphere of its growth,” he declared.
Pastor Shahid Raza emphasized the importance of service and representation. “If we serve Punjab with honesty and loyalty, we can represent Pakistan at the national level,” he said. He also urged broader recognition of the Christian community’s roles beyond sanitation services. “Cleanliness is half of faith, and that half is in our hands—but we also contribute far beyond that.”
The event concluded with Kashif Yousaf assuring all attendees of his unwavering support and commitment to uplifting minority voices, pledging ongoing collaboration and representation of their interests at the provincial level.
