ISLAMABAD, April 20: The former premier and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto has felicitated the Christian community of Pakistan and the world on the occasion of Easter.

In her message released by the PPP media cell here the former prime minister said: “I along with my party joins all Christian brothers and sisters on this happy and solemn occasion of Easter. May the blessings of Easter fill the hearts and minds of each and every one in the world, particularly of all Pakistanis, with sublime faith, honest convictions and sincere hopes”.

Ms Bhutto said: “Easter is not only an occasion for celebrations but also a time to make a solemn pledge that the commitment to spiritual enhancement will not be allowed to wither away or weaken”.

She also commended the struggle waged by members of the Christian community for democracy, social justice and human rights.

“The PPP”, Ms Bhutto said, “will continue to work for the social uplift and integration in the mainstream of national life of the Christians as well as all other minorities.”—Reporter