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COAS joins Christian community to celebrate Christmas

December 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: Underscoring the spirit of inclusivity and harmony, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) joined the Christian community in celebrating Christmas here Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church.

The congregation extended a warm welcome to the COAS, expressing gratitude for his presence and solidarity during this cherished occasion, said a news release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

On this festive day, the COAS conveyed his heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community across the nation.

He emphasized that Christmas serves as a profound reminder of the universal values of compassion, generosity, and goodwill—principles that bind our diverse society together.

He further acknowledged the remarkable contributions of Minorities and the Christian community to Pakistan’s cultural, social, economic and national progress, which remain a source of pride and strength for the nation.

During the occasion, General Asim Munir also paid a solemn tribute to the founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

He highlighted that the Quaid’s visionary leadership, unwavering determination, and steadfast adherence to the principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline not only paved the way for the creation of Pakistan but also provided a timeless blueprint for nation-building.

The COAS remarked that Quaid-e-Azam’s enduring commitment to the ideals of freedom, equality, and religious tolerance continues to inspire and guide the nation in addressing contemporary challenges, from safeguarding territorial integrity to fostering internal stability.

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PM Shehbaz extends Christmas greetings to Christian community

December 25, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the occasion of Christmas, conveyed his warmest greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the world.

In his message on Tuesday, the prime minister emphasized the profound teachings of Prophet Jesus, particularly his message of peace, love and compassion, urging all to reflect on these enduring values.

“Prophet Jesus preached enduring values such as compassion, kindness, mercy and wisdom, guiding people toward virtuous living and urging them to seek divine mercy”, the prime minister said.

He also acknowledged the significant contributions of the Christian community in Pakistan, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare and nation-building.

“On this day, we also pay tribute to the invaluable contributions made by our Christian brethren to the progress and stability of the country, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare and nation-building.”

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to upholding the rights of all religious communities, the prime minister emphasized that Pakistan remained dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

“We will continue to ensure that every individual, regardless of their faith, can practice their beliefs freely and contribute to the collective advancement of our nation,” he added.

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Christian community to celebrate Christmas tomorrow

December 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Christian community in Pakistan will celebrate Christmas tomorrow as elsewhere in the world.

Special programs will be held in churches across the country to celebrate the festival.

Residential colonies of Christian community have been decorated with twinkling lights and stars. Wreaths were hung outside stores buzzing with last-minute shopping on Christmas eve.

Almost all churches have been decorated with colorful lights and illuminated with Christmas trees. The government has made elaborative security arrangements to avert any untoward incident on this occasion.

On the other hand, a high-level security meeting was held at the Headquarters of Pakistan Rangers Sindh, chaired by Director General of Pakistan Rangers Sindh Major General Muhammad Shamraiz and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon.

The meeting focused on reviewing security arrangements for upcoming events, including Quaid Day, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, said a news release on Tuesday.

Officials assessed the progress on the security strategies laid out in previous meetings. A key focus was the law and order situation in Karachi, where it was decided to ramp up joint operations by Rangers and police to crack down on habitual criminals. Security checks at entry and exit points, as well as inter-provincial checkpoints, will also be strengthened.

The meeting emphasized enforcing the ban on weapon displays and aerial firing on New Year’s Eve, with strict action planned against violators.

To ensure comprehensive security during the festive season, a joint plan involving Rangers, police, and other law enforcement agencies was approved. The meeting was attended by top officials from various law enforcement and intelligence agencies, including the Commissioner of Karachi, Additional IGPs, and senior officers of Rangers.

Over 1,000 police personnel and volunteers will be deployed across the district to ensure security during Christmas celebrations.

According to a spokesperson, a security plan for Christmas was approved during a meeting chaired by District Police Officer (DPO) Asad Sarfaraz Khan. The plan will cover 45 events and ceremonies scheduled in the district.

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ICT Police strengthen security for Christian community during Christmas

December 16, 2024 by Rao Abdullah

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police has reassured the Christian community of comprehensive security arrangements for their religious events and places of worship during the Christmas season. SSP Operations, Muhammad Arsalan Shahzeb, held a meeting with a delegation from the Christian community to discuss security measures for the upcoming Christmas celebrations. The meeting, attended … Read more

Christian community welcomes minority’s rights resolution

June 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Christian community has welcomed the approval of the minority’s rights resolution by the National Assembly with a majority.

Christian spiritual leader and Archbishop of Rawalpindi/Islamabad Dr Joseph Arshad said that the Christian community applauded the Federal Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazir Tarrar and members of NA for tabling and approving the resolution in the National Assembly.

He also demanded the implementation of Justice® Tasadaq Hussain Jilani points for the protection of minority rights.

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PM Kakar felicitates Christian community on Christmas

December 25, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said Christian community is celebrating Christmas in Pakistan.
Kakar said Christmas is name of love, brotherhood and sacrifice.
He said Prophet of Allah, Hazrat Essa (AS) healed pain of humanity

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar felicitated the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas and said the nation on this day should pledge to make Pakistan a model of religious tolerance and inter-faith harmony.

In a message on the occasion of Christmas, he said, “The Christian community is celebrating Christmas in Pakistan and across the world and I and the whole nation felicitate the Christian brothers and sisters on the happy occasion of Christmas. Christmas is the name of love, brotherhood, patience and sacrifice.”

These values were critical in putting a society on the path of development, he added.

The PM said the Prophet of Allah, Hazrat Essa (AS) healed the pain of humanity and took the message of God to the whole humanity.

Hazrat Essa (AS) reformed humanity with teachings of peace, brotherhood, tolerance and forbearance which led to the success of humans.

The moral teachings and the guidance of the Prophet were a beacon for humanity for all times to come, he continued.

He said in the present age there was an acute need to follow Hazrat Essa’s message of human compassion, affection, tolerance and fraternity.

In the last few years at the international level, human society had been facing an adverse situation due to a wave of religious intolerance, he observed.

“To reverse this negative trend we have to spread Hazrat Essa’s message of brotherhood and religious tolerance and follow his teachings to make the world a cradle of peace. In this way we can forever end hatred from the world,” he remarked.

He said the white colour in Pakistan’s green flag represented the minorities including the Christian community which played a vital role in the progress and development of the country, and in all fields including defence, judiciary, arts, sports and education made their countrymen proud.

The prime minister said the Christian community laid down their lives for strengthening the foundation of the country and for its integrity and solidarity.

He said in the Quaid of Pakistan every person had complete religious freedom and the constitution of Pakistan provided special protection to minorities, adding every citizen was given equal rights and they had complete freedom of worship and had liberty to perform religious rituals and celebrate religious occasions.

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Christian Community to celebrate Christmas tomorrow

December 24, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Christian community will celebrate Christmas on Monday across country as elsewhere in world. Special programmes will be held in the churches across the country to celebrate the festival. Residential colonies have been decorated with twinkling lights and stars. Wreaths were hung outside stores buzzing with last-minute shopping on Christmas eve. Almost all churches have … Read more

Delegation of Christian community calls on COAS

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Abid Khan

Dr Azad Marshall President Bishops led 13 members’ delegation.
During meeting matters of mutual interest and faith harmony discussed.
COAS Asim Munir expressed deep respect for Christians community.

RAWALPINDI: Dr. Azad Marshall, Moderator / President Bishops (Church of Pakistan and Bishop of Raiwind) along with 13 members’ delegation of Christian Community called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters on Monday.

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, religious and inter-faith harmony were discussed. COAS lauded the contributions of Pakistani Christian Community in national development, including promotion of quality education, healthcare and philanthropic services and outstanding role played by them for the defence of the motherland.

COAS expressed deep respect for Christian community and stressed upon the need for promoting greater interfaith harmony in society in order to follow Quaid’s true vision of a united and progressive Pakistan.

COAS emphasised “Islam is a religion of peace and there is no space for intolerance and extremism in Islam and society. No one can be allowed to take law in his own hands in a civilised society”.

Christian Community members acknowledged Pakistan Army’s efforts in combatting terrorism and providing secure environment to the minorities in the country.

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Minorities enjoy equal rights in Pakistan: PM Kakar

September 11, 2023 by Abid Khan

PM Kakar for enhanced productive links with US corporate sector

PM expressed these views during meeting with delegation.
He said minorities to give proposals for resolution of their issues.
Delegation welcomed appointment of Khalil George as Minister.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar reiterated that all minorities enjoyed equal rights in Pakistan and assured them of complete protection of their rights and security.

The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian community that called on him. Caretaker Minister for Human Rights Khalil George and other relevant authorities were also present during the meeting, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

PM Kakar said that those responsible for the Jaranwala incident would be made an example so that such incidents would not occur in future.

He also asked the minorities to give proposals for the resolution of their issues and problems to the government so that the same could be solved.

The caretaker prime minister said that the Constitution of Pakistan ensured equal social, religious and political rights to all citizens without any racial, caste, creed and ethnic discrimination, adding with due respect to each others’ faith, a peaceful and prosperous society could be formed.

He also called upon all the segments of society to play their role in the elimination of extremism.

The delegation welcomed the appointment of Khalil George as Caretaker Minister for Human Rights.

They also thanked the prime minister for visiting and taking immediate measures in the wake of Jaranwala incident.

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PM felicitates Christian community on Christmas

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 by Abid Khan

In a message on the occasion of Christmas celebrated on December 25.
PM said that Christmas gave a message of universal love, brotherhood and tolerance.
He said Christian community in Pakistan played a positive role in every walk of life.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the Christian community in Pakistan and around the world on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.

In a message on the occasion of Christmas celebrated on December 25, the PM said that Christmas gave a message of universal love, brotherhood, tolerance, and sacrifices and these values played a crucial role in putting a society on the path of development.

He said Hazrat Isa (AS) was a panacea for the sorrow of humans and spread God’s message to the whole humanity.

“Hazrat Isa (AS) made better the worldly life and hereafter of humanity and his moral teachings and guidance were a beacon of light for everyone, ” the PM said.

He underlined the need for following the values of compassion, love, tolerance, and brotherhood in the 21st century to strengthen the moral fabric of humanity.

He pointed out that across the world in the last few decades, a wave of religious intolerance had intensified and the humans needed to follow the message of interfaith harmony and religious tolerance to stop this negative trend.

The nations would have to make the message of love of Hazrat Isa (AS), their guiding light, to eradicate hate and create a peaceful world.

He said history was a witness that the Christian community in Pakistan played a positive role in every walk of life, including in defence, judiciary, and education. The PM hailed the community for rendering significant contributions to the progress and development of the country.

He said the sacrifices of the Christian community for the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan were unforgettable.

“In the Pakistan of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah every person has complete religious freedom and the Constitution of Pakistan gives a special protection to the minorities,” he asserted.

The minorities were not only given equal rights but had complete liberty to worship according to their religion and their religious places were protected, he added.

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Christian community around the world is celebrating Easter today

April 17, 2022 by Raba Noor

The Christian community around the world, including Pakistan, is celebrating Easter today, April 17.

On this occasion, special worship and prayer services have been organized by the Christian community in various churches throughout the night. On this occasion, special worship and prayer services have been organized by the Christian community in various churches throughout the night.

Special worship services were also held in Vatican City on the occasion of Easter.

In addition to worship, Easter is celebrated with music, flowers, candles, and church bells.

Many Christians fast during the 40 days before Easter and confess their sins. This period is known as Lent, or the fasting period. Lent is an Old English word meaning spring.

Today is also considered a memorable day for Christian families as it is a time for family reunions. Today, like all over the world, Easter is being celebrated in Pakistan with traditional fervor.

When is Easter in the year 2022?

The date of Easter in 2022 is Sunday, April 17. Each year, though, Easter falls on a different date.

What Is the Origin of the Name “Easter”?

The English word “Easter” is said to stem from Eostre, or Eostrae, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility, according to St. Bede the Venerable, the author of Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum (“Ecclesiastical History of the English People”), who lived in the sixth century.

Others argue that the word “Easter” comes from in albis, a Latin term that is pural for alba, or “dawn,” which became eostarum in Old High German, a forerunner to modern English.

Easter’s Religious Tradition

The Christian religions are based on the foundation of Jesus’ resurrection, as portrayed in the New Testament of the Bible. As a result, Easter is a crucial date in the Christian calendar.

Easter Bunny

On Easter Sunday morning, a character known as the Easter Bunny brings sweets and chocolate eggs to youngsters in certain houses. These candies are frequently found in Easter baskets.

Easter Eggs

In some pre-Christian pagan beliefs, eggs were thought to signify fertility and childbirth. Easter egg decorating may have evolved as a tribute to the theological significance of Easter, namely, Jesus’ resurrection or rebirth. Easter eggs and related games such as egg rolling and egg decorating are examples of non-religious Easter traditions.

Easter is now both a commercial and religious celebration, with large sales of greeting cards, candies (such as Peeps, chocolate eggs, and chocolate Easter bunnies) and other presents.

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What the targeting of Muslim women really means

January 9, 2022 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

New Delhi – The targeting of Muslim women is not just a one-off thing; it is well ideated and deliberated. This is not just an attack on Muslim women alone; it’s an attack on a religious identity, a normalisation of the ‘othering’ and dehumanisation of Muslims. Let’s just say it’s not the best time to … Read more

PM, president vow to safeguard rights of minorities in Pakistan on Christmas

December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

ISLAMABAD: People across the world, including Pakistan, are celebrating Christmas today. However, church services and events remained limited with smaller crowds for the second year in a row due to coronavirus. Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi also felicitated the Christian community in the country and worldwide. Read more: Railways minister inaugurates special ‘Christmas … Read more

Christian community has important role in progress, prosperity of Pakistan: Fawad

December 24, 2021 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that the minorities, especially Christians, were playing a crucial role in the national development and prosperity. Read more: Christmas Polo Cup 2021: Crescent Digital Prints, Remington Pharma win openers “Pakistan’s movement was, in fact, a movement for the protection of rights of … Read more

Christian Community in Pakistan Celebrate Easter at homes

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Christian Community in Pakistan is celebrating Easter today with special prayers of peace and prosperity for the country. However, due to the lock down amid the coronavirus outbreak, christian community of Pakistan is celebrating the festivities at their home. For this purpose, churches across the country have also issued the notification urging christian citizens to … Read more

What Is the Origin of the Name “Easter”?

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