Punjab govt releases Rs 13.9m for Christians

The step is in line with dream of Jinnah. The father of the nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah had promised equal rights for minorities in the country while struggling for an independent Pakistan.

“LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday released Rs 13.9 million to be distributed among Christian in honour of Christmas. The Finance Department, on the request of Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Ministry, has released Rs 10 million for distribution among Christian families on Christmas. These funds would be distributed by ruling party parliamentarians among the poorer segments of the Christian community.”

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009%5C12%5C22%5Cstory_22-12-2009_pg7_19

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