ISLAMABAD: The Christian community in Pakistan is celebrating Christmas with religious zeal and festivity alongside global observances on Thursday.
Like the rest of the world, the Christian community in Pakistan is enthusiastically celebrating Christmas today. Special prayers are being offered for the country during the Christmas prayer ceremonies, and all the churches across the nation are beautifully decorated with electric lights.
Churches have seen an increase in the purchase of Christmas cakes and sweets, and security measures have been heightened around these places of worship, with continuous police patrols in place. Christmas celebrations are also taking place abroad; in New Zealand and Australia, special ceremonies are being held, while citizens in Finland have arrived at Santa Claus Village to distribute gifts to children. Shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates are also adorned with Christmas decorations.
On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared messages emphasising that Christmas brings a message of hope, peace, and compassion. The President noted that the Christian community has made significant contributions in various fields. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that Christmas would bring peace, stability, and prosperity to the country, highlighting that the efforts of the Christian community contribute to national development. Both leaders affirmed that the Constitution guarantees equal rights and religious freedom for every citizen.
President @AAliZardari and PM @CMShehbaz have extended warm greetings and sincere wishes to Christian citizens of Pakistan and to Christian communities around the world on the occasion of Christmas@PresOfPakistan @PakPMO #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/Ca4g26mw33 pic.twitter.com/zyCUuXMxoh
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) December 25, 2025
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that a 42-foot-tall Christmas tree has been installed at Liberty Chowk in Lahore, symbolising love, respect, and equality for minorities.
In a message on social media, she remarked that the minority community is an integral part of society. During a meeting with a seven-member delegation from ‘Sikhs of America,’ she discussed the government’s initiatives to protect the cultural heritage of Punjab and the rights of minorities.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the Sikh Marriage Act, the Christmas celebrations, and efforts to promote Punjabi culture. Maryam Nawaz stated that the Sikh community has a deep connection with Pakistan and that preserving Sikh heritage is a priority.
This Christmas, the hope for promoting religious harmony, solidarity, and social brotherhood across the country has once again been reinforced.
