All Pakistan Naat Khawani competition was held at National Broadcasting House in Islamabad on Wednesday as part of celebrations of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
The event was jointly organized by Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television.
Addressing the ceremony, Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said that no law can be legislated against Quran and Sunnah in Pakistan.
He said this has been guaranteed in the Constitution and no one can dare go against this.
The Minister said it is our individual and collective responsibility to work for making Pakistan a cradle of peace.
He said this objective can be achieved by following teachings of the Holy Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) in letter and spirit.
Minister of State for Information Marriyam Auranzeb also attended Naat Khawani competition.