Christmas celebrated

FAISALABAD Dec 26: UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan has said the interfaith harmony is prerequisite to make the country prosperous, and spread love, and brotherhood in the society. Like other parts of the country and world, University of Agriculture Faisalabad celebrated Christmas. He was addressing Christmas celebrations at the University church UAF situated at Shahbaz Town. The Vice Chancellor alongwith Christian religious scholar Bishop Dr Andrias Rahmat, Dean Sciences Dr Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Principal Officer Estate Management Dr Nadeem Akbar, PRP Principal Officer Dr Jalal Arif, Hall Warden Dr Muhammad Tayyib, Estate Officer Rana Shahzad Mehmood, Dr Intizar, Deputy Register Mumtaz Ali and other notables cut the cake. The colony was decorated with the twinkling lights, stars and traditional Christmas trees. Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan said the university has provided a conducive environment for the followers of all religions to perform their religious duties. He said that our Quaid Muhammad Ali Jinnah also stressed upon interfaith harmony. He added Jinnah's vision for Pakistan was based on freedom of religious practices and human rights. He (Quaid) believed that the state should not differentiate between citizens based on their faith. The Vice Chancellor said that university administration has established a church. Christian religious scholars appreciated the role of the university for holding the ceremony.