The National Minorities Day is being observed today with the aim to highlight their religious and socio-economic rights in Pakistan.

The declaration to mark National

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said minorities have always played a significant role in Pakistan’s stability, progress and prosperity.

He was addressing a ceremony in

Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora has underlined the need of unity for the development, prosperity and professes of Pakistan.

In his message

Preparations and events in connection with Independence Day celebrations are continuing across country.

A large number of people, especially children and youth, are buying flags,

Former Federal Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.

During the meeting, they discussed overall political situation in the

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik.

In their separate condolence