Holi symbolizes truth winning over falsehood: Bilawal

Zardari, Bilawal condemns terror attack in Balochistan

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday congratulated Hindu community living in the country and worldwide on the occasion of Holi, also known as the festival of colours.

He said that the Holi was a symbol of the victory of truth over falsehood, and name of forgetting bitterness and moving forward. He said that every citizen of the country had equal rights according to the constitution of Pakistan. He further said that PPP stood by its unwavering commitment to interfaith harmony in the country. Separately, Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the terrorists’ attack in Bolan, Balochistan. He expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of law enforcement personnel in the attack. President Zardari said that terrorism is an unpardonable crime and the terrorists must not and cannot escape punishment. Asif Ali Zardari condoled with the families of the martyrs and prayed to Almighty Allah for the early recovery of the injured.

In a separate message, Chair Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also condemned the terrorists’ attack on security personnel in Bolan area of Balochistan and expressed profound sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of nine security personnel in the attack. Chairman Bilawal said that the planners and facilitators of this attack will be brought to book. He also prayed to Almighty Allah for early recovery of the injured. Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed his grief over the death of legendary actor Mohammed Qavi, who according to reports passed away in Canada. He said that a chapter of the art ended due to the death of Mohammed Qavi. The PPP chairman said that the deceased would always be remembered for his services to the field of art, drama and films. He also prayed for the departed soul and condoled with the bereaved family.

Hanif Samoon is a senior journalist based at Thar/Badin and contributes reports from different districts of Sindh to Minute Mirror. He has won a number of awards, including the Agahi Award twice for his stories on health and child rights. He tweets @HanifSamoon1 and can be reached through email at [email protected]