ISLAMABAD – Sikh community across Pakistan gear up for the independence daycelebrations in Pakistan.
Sikhs community is going to celebrate this 14th of August with full verveand pep. Sikhs, who have been taking part in various activities insidePakistan, are quite optimistic regarding future in Pakistan.
Be it army, police or any other field, members of Sikh community have beenrendering their services selflessly and just like any other person from anyother community. They are Pakistanis and this August, they are going tocelebrate it by actively taking part in various events which will be heldthroughout the country. One such event was held in Gilani Park Lahore.
——————————
People from various communities living in Pakistan expressed their viewsand even took part in tree plantation ceremony with an aim to make thecountry greener. Children expressed their love for Pakistan by putting ondresses in green and white colours. The participants cut the cake ofPakistan 71st birthday.
“Calling them minority will not be justified indeed.” This is one of theparticipants said. She further added, “Pakistan belongs to all.” A Sikhparticipant said, “We congratulate everyone this Independence Day.”
The event was also attended by Waleed Iqbal, leader of PTI, ex-Minister forPrisons Chaudary Abdul Ghafoor Khan, religious scholars of various faithsand others.
——————————
Sikh community is quite resilient inside and outside Pakistan. Sikhs havebeen the part of the armed forces and the police including traffic police.
Major Hercharn Singh is quite a remarkable instance in this regard, who isthe first person from Sikh community to be promoted to the rank of Major.