It is need of the hour to establish atmosphere of harmony, brotherhood and solidarity as a step towards prosperous Pakistan, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asif Tanveer.

He addressed an event organized in connection with Christmas and New Year in solidarity with the Christian community at Shahbaz Town Church by the university administration, faculty and staff. He said that the university had established a Church whereas tangible steps were afoot for providing the due rights to the minorities. He said that the UAF was mulling a plan to create a mechanism of minorities quota in admissions also. He said that 300 employees of the university have been promoted in the recent past. Bishop Dr. Andreas Rehmat thanked the Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asif Tanveer, Registrar Umar Saeed, Principal Officer State Management Dr. Qamar Bilal, Principal Officer Public Relations Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jalal Arif and other distinguished guests and said that the Christian community is increasingly participating in the development of the country. Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat said that Hazrat Essa PBUH promoted the peace, love and humanity. He added that since the establishment of the church at the university, employees and their families have been performing their religious rights and worships with complete freedom.