Govt taking all necessary measures to protect rights of minorities: President

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Govt taking all necessary measures to protect rights of minorities: President

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the government is taking all necessary measures to protect the rights of minorities as well as ensure the security of their holy places.

He made these remarks while talking to members of National Commission of Minorities, led by Chairman Chela Ram Kewlani, who called on him, in Islamabad, today (Tuesday).

While talking to members of NCM, the President said that the government provided equal rights and opportunities to minorities and encouraged them to play their role in the national development.

He said steps are being taken to ensure the protection of churches, shrines, temples, gurdwaras and other places of worships of minority communities.

The members of the Commission thanked the government for constituting the Commission and protecting the rights of minorities.