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LAHORE: A two-member delegation of the federal government left for Vatican here on Tuesday to extend invitation to Pope Francis for a visit to Pakistan.
Federal Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yusuf and Ports & Shipping Minister Kamran Michael are carrying Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s invitation for the visit by the end of year.
Talking to media at the airport, the minister said the issue of Pakistani migrants stranded in various European countries would also be taken up before the highest Catholic priest.
Published in Dawn, March 2nd, 2016
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Mar 02, 2016 09:36am
Why should Pope be invited to visit? He may,however, be welcomed if he requests to visit Pakistan.
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Mar 02, 2016 11:50am
What a great move to promote Pakistan's true picture. We respect all communities and we should clarify the misconceptions of the world about Pakistan. I have started to like Nawaz Sharif with everything he is doing in his tenure.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:11pm
Much needed, I am glad that the Govet., is taking steps for such a move. A welcome move.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:41pm
Waste of taxpayers money.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:42pm
Hope that he makes the visit, for the sake of the nation. And that nothing happens during the visit.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:45pm
Pope must be told to work for hormony among christians and muslims. Then only his visit will be useful otherwise useless.
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Mar 02, 2016 12:49pm
A pathetic move
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Mar 02, 2016 02:37pm
Very Good move from Government, Welcome to pakistan.
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Mar 03, 2016 02:51am
@Shaukat Ali Khan why should he be not invited?
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Mar 03, 2016 09:50am
@Shaukat Ali Khan
It is extreme narrow mindedness. If the Mosque Imams and Muftis of Saudi Arabia and Egypt can be invited then why not the Pope or other Cardinals. The Muftis are of no international importance ; the Pope is.
Just feel how happy the catholics of Pakistan must be with this news. Let us join their happiness.
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