Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Christmas greetings to Christians in Pakistan and worldwide, calling the holiday a universal message of love, peace, tolerance and goodwill.
- He noted Hazrat Isa (AS) is revered in Islam for preaching peace, brotherhood, compassion and righteous living, and he prayed for peace, stability and prosperity for the community and the country.
- Shehbaz highlighted Christian contributions in education, healthcare and national development, praised sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, and reaffirmed equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.
- PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari conveyed warm greetings while reaffirming commitment to religious harmony, equality and the protection of minority rights.
- Bilawal lauded the Christian community’s service to Pakistan, underscored values of love, compassion, sacrifice and forgiveness, and cited the 1973 Constitution’s promise of equal citizenship.