The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony held a Christmas celebration in Islamabad on 24 December 2025, attended by Federal Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and Minister of State Khiel Das Kohistani. The event brought together Christian community leaders and ministry officials for a cake cutting and exchange of greetings.
Federal Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf congratulated the Christian community on the occasion and reiterated that the teachings of all religions are rooted in love, compassion and tolerance. He said the Christmas celebration underlines the value of religious and cultural diversity as a source of national strength and social stability in Pakistan.
The minister recalled Quaid‑e‑Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 11 August 1947 message that all citizens would have equal rights and full religious freedom, and emphasized that the constitution guarantees political, economic and social rights for minorities. He also highlighted the longstanding contributions of the Christian community across the judiciary, armed forces, education, health and other sectors.
Sardar Muhammad Yousaf noted that the current government includes minority representation in provincial and federal cabinets and said his ministry is taking steps to protect and restore places of worship and historical heritage of minority communities. He added that this year’s Christmas celebration is being observed at the official level and that measures are underway to safeguard minority sites.
The ministry distributed gifts to members of the Christian community present at the event, and ministers reiterated a commitment to interfaith harmony and the protection of minority rights as integral to Pakistan’s progress.
