Christian community celebrated Christmas across the country on Sunday, as elsewhere in the world.

Special services were held in this connection in Churches where prayers were offered for peace, progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

Felicitating the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas, President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government's commitment to protect the rights of minorities, guaranteed and enshrined in the Constitution.

They said Christmas gives a message of universal love, brotherhood, tolerance, and sacrifices and these values play a crucial role in putting a society on the path of development.

They appreciated the Christian community's positive role and contribution in progress and development of the country.

Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Muhammad Baleegh ur Rehman has felicitated the Christian community on occasion of Christmas festival.

In a message, he said that Pakistan fully supports religious harmony, brotherhood and protection of minorities rights.

Meanwhile, addressing at the Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican City, Pope Francis has condemned human hunger for wealth and power.

He said the main victims of wars and conflicts were the weak and the vulnerable.

Source: Radio Pakistan