KARACHI: As Christmas celebrations kicked off around the world on Wednesday, Christians across Pakistan marked the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional festivities and holiday cheer amid tight security.
Regarding the “Christmas” many special programs were held in illuminated churches throughout the country while the devotees also offered prayers for the prosperity and progress of Pakistan.
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Strict security measures were taken to ensure the safety of the Christian community and forces had been deployed outside churches to thwart any untoward incident.
President Dr. Arif Alvi wished Christians across the world and in Pakistan a merry Christmas and included a quote by Jesus regarding peace in his message on a special day.
Merry Christmas to Christians the world over and specially to those in Pakistan, with a message of peace, according to Jesus himself who said 'Peace I leave with you and my peace I give you'.
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) December 25, 2019
While Prime Minister Imran Khan in his twitter message wished the Christain community and said, “Wishing all our Christian citizens a Happy Christmas.”
Wishing all our Christian citizens a Happy Christmas.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 25, 2019
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif also extended Christmas wishes to members of the community, writing: “May this day bring peace, happiness and prosperity for all!”
Wishing all Christian brothers and sisters on the festive occasion of Christmas!
May this day bring peace, happiness and prosperity for all!
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 24, 2019
“May this day be one of peace and joy for all, and let the message of tolerance and inclusiveness resonate across the world today,” wrote PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in his Christmas message on Twitter.
A very happy Christmas to everyone celebrating in Pakistan and the world over. May this day be one of peace and joy for all, and let the message of tolerance and inclusiveness resonate across the world today.
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) December 25, 2019
Pope Francis in his Christmas Day message urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the “darkness in human hearts” that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants.
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