The Christian community of Pakistan is celebrating Christmas on Sunday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has greeted the Christian community around the world, and particularly Pakistani Christians.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to Twitter and wrote,
“Merry Christmas to the Christian community around the world, particularly our Pakistani Christian brothers and sisters.” “On this day, let us all renew our pledge to work for peace and prosperity for all.”
Earlier in the day, former prime minister Imran Khan cut the Christmas cake along with some members of the Christian community at his residence in Lahore’s Zaman Park neighborhood. He wished the Christian community a Merry Christmas.
Security Arrangements
The government has made elaborate security arrangements for the Christian religious festival and the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Punjab Police Inspector General Amir Zulfiqar Khan was told on Saturday that 28,000 officers and personnel would perform security duty during the Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas celebrations across the province. More than 6,000 officers and officials will perform duties in the provincial capital, Lahore.
