{"id":123512,"date":"2025-12-25T08:35:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=123512"},"modified":"2025-12-25T08:35:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:35:48","slug":"pm-greets-christian-community-on-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/pm-greets-christian-community-on-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shahbaz greets Christian community on Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"184\">ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP):<\/strong> Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and across the world, saying the occasion carries a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"621\">In his message, the prime minister prayed that the birth anniversary of Hazrat Isa (A.S.) would bring peace, stability, and prosperity to the Christian community as well as to the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"775\">He said Hazrat Isa (A.S.) holds a revered status in Islam as a great Prophet of Allah who preached peace, brotherhood, compassion, and righteous living.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1095\">Highlighting the contributions of Christians in Pakistan, the prime minister said the community was an active, positive, and peaceful segment of society, which had rendered commendable services in education, healthcare, and other sectors, playing an important role in promoting social harmony and national development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1297\">He also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Christian community in the fight against terrorism, stating that their contributions alongside the rest of the nation were a source of pride for Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1544\">Reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to inclusivity, the prime minister said ensuring equal rights, freedoms, economic well-being, and equal opportunities for all citizens without discrimination remained among the government\u2019s top priorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1718\">He urged people of all faiths to work together for a strong, secure, and prosperous Pakistan and concluded by extending warm Christmas greetings to the Christian community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and across the world, saying the occasion carries a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity. 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