Jaranwala CM Naqvi announces Rs2mn each for affected family

Mohsin Naqvi appreciates peace committee members for restoring peace in Jaranwala,

LAHORE – Punjab caretaker chief minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced Rs2 million each for the affected families in Jaranwala incident. He reached Isa Nagar area of Jaranwala to express solidarity with the Christian community where he inspected the affected churches and houses. Naqvi was flanked by caretaker provincial ministers who visited the AEC Church and participated in the prayer ceremony.

“This country belongs to every Pakistani and Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Hindus are all one and we are with every oppressed,” he said on the occasion. Meanwhile, the construction and renovation of the ground floor of the church has been completed and it has been opened for worship after the renovation adding that the work of repairing and restoring the places of worship of the Christian community was going on. He directed to complete the remaining work of the church soon.

Provincial ministers, Senator Kamran Michael, Khalil Zahir Sindhu, Bishop Azad Marshall, Church Pastor and other officials were also present on the occasion. Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday reiterated the culprits of the Jaranwala tragedy will be punished in accordance with the law,

While talking to members of the peace committee at Jamia Masjid Sabri in Jaranwala, the CM appreciated the efforts of the members for restoring peace after the sad incident in Jaranwala. The chief minister met scholars of all schools of thought and expressed solidarity with personalities from other religions on the occasion. Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi vowed that strict action would be taken against the responsible for the incident. Naqvi lamented that the incident had tarnished the image of Quaid-e-Azam’s peaceful Pakistan. Islam teaches good behavior towards minorities, he said, adding that we all have to heal the sufferings of the Christian community together.

Punjab Chief Secretary, IGP Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary Home, and other officials were also present on the occasion. Earlier, the Punjab Chief Minister along with the provincial ministers visited the relief camp at Danish School Jaranwala. He met the victims and showed affection to the children.

Naqvi also assured them to provide justice and redress the damage. Punjab Chief Minister said Christians will soon find their places of worship to their original condition.

“The Punjab government is with the affected families and will continue to stand with them, he concluded