Salma Barakat, president of the Pakistan Peoples Party, joined party workers in Islamabad to cut a cake at a ceremony held to mark Christmas and the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The event brought together PPP activists, local leaders and members of the Christian community for a communal celebration.
At the gathering Salma Barakat extended warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community and emphasized the party’s commitment to the ideals of Quaid-e-Azam. She reiterated that Pakistan must remain a place where followers of all religions enjoy full freedom and equal rights, reflecting the founder’s vision of a peaceful, respectful society.
Salma Barakat participated in distributing gifts to children as part of the festivities, sharing in the holiday spirit while underlining the importance of social cohesion. The presence of party workers and local representatives highlighted the PPP’s outreach on occasions that bring diverse communities together.
Attendees described the initiative as a positive step for interfaith harmony in Islamabad, saying such events reinforce mutual respect and the shared values envisioned by the nation’s founders. The ceremony served both as a celebration and a public affirmation of equal rights and peaceful coexistence.
