Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that in line with the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) will be celebrated across the country with religious fervour and respect.
In interaction with media here on Saturday, he said that to hold special ceremonies on 12 Rabi-ul-Awal (Eid Milad), all arrangements have been finalized and a ceremony in this connection to be held at Convention Centre would be addressed by the prime minister.
Sheikh Rashid said that various events had been planned in twin cities as Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions and rallies would be arranged in Rawalpindi and Islamabad besides number of other activities to celebrate the day.
He said, “All matters are proceeding in the right direction and there was no question on political stability. Country’s enemies will fail to fulfil their wishes.”
The Interior Minister said that the incumbent government will complete its tenure and democratic and security institutions will get further strength during the tenure of this government.
Sheikh Rashid said that the long-lasting peace in Afghanistan was a prerequisite for stability in the region and the international world. He said that peace in Afghanistan was a must for peace in Pakistan and that Pakistan wants peace and stability in Afghanistan.
He said that things were changing in the region and Pakistan being a responsible state would fulfill its responsibility of national security while meeting international expectations as a major country in the region with the objective to strengthen peace in Afghanistan.
Talking about development projects in Rawalpindi, the minister said that Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar had inaugurated the third university in the city while work on Ring Road will begin soon.
He said that three universities had been established in Rawalpindi while several educational institutions had been set up in poor areas of the city.