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Lights, prayers and hugs: Christians celebrate Christmas across Pakistan

PM Imran Khan, opposition leaders extend Christmas wishes; special services held in churches across the country.


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.

Special services were held in illuminated churches throughout the country while devotees also offered prayers for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

Strict security measures were taken to ensure safety of the Christian community and forces had been deployed outside churches to thwart any untoward incident.

Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter to wish Christian citizens a happy Christmas.


President Arif Alvi wished Christians across the world and in Pakistan a merry Christmas and included a quote by Jesus regarding peace in his message.



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Women greet each other after attending a Christmas Mass at a church in Lahore, Wednesday. — AP


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Archbishop Sebastian Shaw leads the Christmas Day service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore. — Reuters


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at the Sacred Heart Church in Lahore on December 25. — AFP



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A policeman stands guard during Christmas Day prayers at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Lahore. — AFP


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People attend a Christmas Day service at the St. John's Cathedral in Peshawar. — Reuters


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Children ride on a swing on Christmas Day in Islamabad. — AFP


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at Fatima Church in Islamabad on December 25. — AFP


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People attend a Christmas Day service at the St. John's Cathedral in Peshawar, December 25. — Reuters


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at St. John's Cathedral Church in Peshawar. — AFP


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A Christian family greet each other after attending Christmas Mass at a church in Multan on Wednesday. — AP


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at Fatima Church in Islamabad. — AFP


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at St. John's Cathedral Church in Peshawar. — AFP


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A man receives holy communion during a Christmas Day service at the St. John's Cathedral in Peshawar. — Reuters


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at the Sacred Heart Church in Lahore. — AFP


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A soldier stands guard on the top of a church during Christmas prayers at Methodist Church in Quetta on December 25. — AFP


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Christians attend Christmas Mass at a church in Karachi, Wednesday. — AP


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Christian devotees attend Christmas Day prayers at the Sacred Heart Church in Lahore. — AFP


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Children ride on a toy train on Christmas Day in Islamabad on December 25. — AFP
 
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