ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Thursday extended their warm felicitations to the Christian members of the parliament and the Christian community on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. In his message, the speaker said that Prophet Jesus Christ was ordained by God Almighty to preach love, peace, tolerance and brotherhood. The Muslims deeply revere Prophet Jesus Christ as one of the great messengers of God Almighty, he said. “The Christmas remind us the beginning of new hopes and plans for the future, resolution of conflicts, nurturing creativity and ideas; and sowing seeds of peace and cooperation for future generations,” he said. Sardar Ayaz reiterated the pledge of the parliament and government to fully safeguard the rights and privileges enjoyed by all minorities according to the Constitution of Pakistan and guiding principles of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Deputy Speaker Murtaza Javed Abbasi also extended greetings to his fellow Christian colleagues on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. He said that Jesus Christ’s eternal message of love for humanity and for the members of all communities and fraternities still hold strength to ensure harmony and peace in the world. He said that in face of the current challenging situation in the country, “We should forge unity to counter the nefarious designs of the enemies.” He extended his appreciation to the Christian community for their deep sense of patriotism and dedicated services for the progress and prosperity of the country.