President, Prime Minister Congratulate Christian Community on Christmas

As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, including in Pakistan, celebrations in Bethlehem (the birthplace of Jesus) have been canceled due to Israeli aggression.

On the occasion, Christmas trees have been decorated in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. In churches across the country, the community is congregating for prayers and celebratory lights. Bazaars as well as hotels are filled with Christmas colors and decorations. In many hotels in Lahore. The hotel management being an equal participant in the joys of Christian hospitality has ensured accessories such as the Christmas tree are adorning corners adding to the joy of the season for the minority community. On the occasion, the Christian community in Pakistan says that cake is an important part of the Christmas festival and tradition, so they prepare cakes according to their choice of designs.

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President Alvi & PM Kakar’s Messages to the Christian Community

In his message, President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that the minorities in Pakistan have all the political, economic, and social rights under the Constitution. He has said that the government is working to ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all citizens irrespective of their color, caste, and/or creed. Expressing determination, President Alvi added that the government will ensure the protection of the rights of all religious minorities.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar said on the occasion that Christmas is the name of love, brotherhood, patience, and selflessness and these are the values necessary to lead the society on the path of development. Pakistan is our home and on this occasion, we should pledge that together we will make Pakistan a model of religious tolerance and brotherhood.

CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi’s Message to the Christian Community

Likewise, Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi along with other provincial ministers joined in a prayer ceremony at the Cathedral Church to participate in the joy of the Christian community. Nadeem Kamran, Bishop of Lahore presented flowers to CM Naqvi after which the CM along with the community cut the Christmas cake. Furthermore, the Bishop presented a sample of the Bible and the Psalms written by Hazrat Dawood (P.B.U.H) to CM Naqvi.

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While congratulating the community, Mohsin Naqvi said: “I offer my heartfelt Christmas greeting to the Christian community”. He said that Jesus is important for us as much as he is for the Christian community. We are as happy as you are on the birthday of Hazrat Isa (P.B.U.H.). What we all have in common is that we worship one God. We also worship the same God that you worship. From the Holy Prophet to Quaid-e-Azam, from the beginning of Islam to the formation of Pakistan, we were told the rights of Christian brothers well.

When the rights of the Christian brothers are denied, it is a shame that we have forgotten the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). Pakistan is incomplete without our Christian brothers. The green color in the Pakistani flag is for the Muslims while the white color is for the minority communities. He said that no matter how much the Jaranwala incident is condemned, it is too little. As a result of the Jaranwala incident, the affected churches and houses have been restored. Our feelings are with the victims.

He added that every possible effort is being made to severely punish the perpetrators of the Jardanwala incident or any such incident. Bishop Nadeem Kamran and Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad are working a lot for the unity of the country. Bishop Nadeem Kamran and Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad reach wherever there is a need. It is our duty, to provide security to our Christian brothers. The administration and police are active in providing foolproof security throughout Punjab. Christmas celebrations are being organized at the district level. We have to be united not only on a tragedy but for the whole year. He said that it is our religious and constitutional duty to protect minorities.

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Provincial Minister Awqaf Azfar Ali Nasir, Inspector General Police Dr. Usman Anwar, Additional Chief Secretary, Khatib Badshahi Masjid Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad also addressed the event.

Provincial Ministers Mansoor Qadir, Aamir Mir, Azfar Ali Nasir, Bilal Afzal, Advisor Wahab Riaz, Inspector General of Police, Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner Lahore Division, CCPO, Secretary Human Rights and Minority Affairs, Secretary Awqaf, Secretary Information, Deputy Commissioner and leading personalities of Christian community participated.

District Police Officer of Khyber district Salim Abbas Kalachi, the police officers cut a cake in the joy of Christmas on December 25 at Lindi Kotal Bazar Rangar Christian Community Church and congratulated the Christian community.

ضلع خیبر کے ڈسٹرکٹ پولیس آفیسر سلیم عباس کلاچی کی طرف سے پولیس حکام نے لنڈی کوتل بازار رنگڑ کرسچن کمیونٹی چرچ میں اج 25دسمبر کرسمَس کی خوشی میں کیک کاٹا گیا اور مسیحی برادری کو مبارکباد پیش کی گئی pic.twitter.com/HMDelfT7FK
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Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani’s Message to the Christian Community

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani congratulated the Christian community living in Pakistan and around the world on Christmas and said that today is a great holy day for the Christian community. Emphasizing the promotion of inter-religious harmony, he said that it is the basic responsibility of all of us to respect each other’s beliefs, and only through peaceful co-existence can we set new heights of development. Chairman Senate said that Pakistan believes in inter-faith and inter-religious harmony. All the minorities living in Pakistan have full religious freedom.

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani further said that we all need to make joint efforts for individual and collective welfare so that the world can be made a cradle of peace. The Senate Chairman said that as Muslims, Hazrat Isa (P.B.U.H.) is valuable to us as the Messenger of Allah and the message and teachings of peace and love of Hazrat Isa (P.B.U.H.) are as important to us as it is to our Christian community. The Chairman Senate expressed the hope that the Christian community will continue to play their role for the development and prosperity of Pakistan and the promotion of peace. The Upper House has also taken commendable steps for inter-faith harmony and protection of the rights of minorities.

Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi also conveyed his hearty greetings to the Christian community on the Christmas festival emphasizing inter-faith harmony and said that all minorities in Pakistan have complete religious freedom.

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Message for the Christian Community

“On February 8, the first and only choice of all conscious Pakistanis, including the Christian community, will be [the] Arrow”: Bilawal B. Zardari.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has released a Christmas message. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulated the Christian community around the world, including Pakistan, on the occasion and asked them to pray. May the festival of Christmas and the coming New Year prove to be a source of joy, prosperity, and harmony in the world. He said that the role of Pakistani Christians in all areas of life, especially education and health, is commendable.

The nation is proud of the active participation of the Christian community in the development of the country. The People’s Party will continue to struggle for the protection of the rights of the oppressed and backward classes and will continue to play its role for equal rights for non-Muslim citizens including Christians. The PPP is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of all minorities and backward classes including the Christian community of the country. I believe that on February 8, the first and only choice of all conscious Pakistanis, including the Christian community and minorities, will be the arrowhead. I am sure that all intelligent Pakistanis, including the Christian community, will support me to make Pakistan a harmonious and tolerant society.

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On the other hand, the city of Bethlehem is almost deserted and the Christian community is heartbroken. The community says that no one is ready to celebrate, there is no joy left in their hearts. The main Christmas event was held in the Vatican City, in which Pope Francis appealed to celebrate the Christmas festival with simplicity. He said that justice does not come from force but from love. Our hearts are with Bethlehem and with those affected by the war(s) in Palestine, Israel, and Ukraine.

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