Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori today attended a special prayer ceremony at St Patrick’s Church on the occasion of Christmas.
The ceremony was led by Father Benjamin Shehzad, who offered prayers for peace and prosperity, according to a statement issued from the Sindh Governor House. Mr Tessori extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community, appreciating their significant contributions to Pakistan’s economic development.
He remarked, “The Christian community stands shoulder to shoulder with us in progress, and they enjoy complete freedom in Pakistan.”
Speaking to the media alongside Father Benjamin Shehzad after the ceremony, Tessori highlighted the dual significance of the day, marking both the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas. He congratulated the nation and said, “At Governor House, we are celebrating both occasions with great enthusiasm, including the cutting of cakes for Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday and Christmas.”
The Sindh governor emphasized the inclusivity and unity in Pakistan, saying, “Today is like Eid for the Christian community. I extend my warmest wishes to all Christians celebrating Christmas.”
Sharing his vision for the province, he reiterated, “My mission is to empower the people of Sindh through IT education. Currently, 50,000 students are enrolled in IT courses at the Governor House, which is open to everyone.”
In conclusion, the governor presented a bouquet and sweets to Father Benjamin, expressing goodwill and solidarity with the Christian community.