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Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended heartfelt greetings to the Sikh community in Pakistan and across the world on the occasion of the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Welcoming Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan to mark the sacred occasion, Speaker Sadiq said that Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings promote peace, tolerance, love, and service to humanity. He emphasized that the Guru’s message continues to inspire mutual respect and harmony among followers of different faiths and societies.
The Speaker reaffirmed that Pakistan considers it its solemn responsibility to protect and preserve the birthplace of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Nankana Sahib and other sacred gurdwaras across the country.
He appreciated the government’s excellent arrangements for the facilitation of Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan during the celebrations.
Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reiterated that the Parliament of Pakistan remains fully committed to safeguarding the religious, social, and constitutional rights of minorities. He added that interfaith harmony and tolerance among all communities form the cornerstone of democratic values.
He concluded by stressing the need to draw inspiration from Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s message of humanity, compassion, and justice, and to strive for building a world rooted in peace, respect, and mutual love.
