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