Christians in Pakistan and around the world are celebrating Easter today (Sunday) with religious devotion and traditional ceremonies. Special prayer services have been arranged in churches, where members of the Christian community gathered to mark the occasion with faith and reverence.
On this occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt greetings to the Christian community.
In his message, the president said that Easter conveys a powerful message of compassion, hope, renewal, salvation, and the triumph of good over evil. He also acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Christian community, noting their services in schools, hospitals, government institutions, and the armed forces, adding that they are respected and valued members of society in Pakistan. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the religious, economic, and educational rights of all citizens, particularly minorities, as a key priority.