Christians celebrate Easter with religious zeal across Pakistan
Easter commemorates the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
Christian community on Sunday celebrated Easter with fullest traditional religious zeal and fervour across the country. The religious festival commemorates the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
Special services were hosted at different places where the Christian community attended special prayers for salvation, and for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Khalil Tahir Sandhu felicitated Christians on Easter, saying the day has great importance for the community.
He said all religious minorities enjoy equal rights under the Constitution of Pakistan. The minister said there was a great need to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ to promote love, peace and sacrifice.
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Apr 01, 2018 08:42pm
It is nice to see religious freedom in Pakistan.
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Apr 01, 2018 08:48pm
wow !!!.There is no words to praise your fantastic photographs.Thanks DAWN.
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Apr 01, 2018 08:53pm
Congratulations to Pakistani Christian Community and to the Christians around the world on the joyous celebrations of Easter. Excellent photos by Dawn!
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Apr 01, 2018 09:12pm
I would love to attend Easter or Christmas in a Pakistani church one day....
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Apr 01, 2018 09:13pm
Wish a Safe and Happy Easter to the Christian community in Pakistan . . .
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Apr 01, 2018 09:14pm
Congratulations to Christians around the globe and particularly the ones in Pakistan.
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Apr 01, 2018 09:28pm
Happy Easter to my Christian friends....
Pakistan Zindabad....
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Apr 01, 2018 10:11pm
Happy Easter to all our Christian brothers and sisters all over the world.
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Apr 01, 2018 10:40pm
@Suresh yeah, try implementing it in India by stopping the genocide in Kashmir.
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Apr 01, 2018 11:13pm
Great article and pictures. Happy Easter . Diversity bring people together.
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Apr 02, 2018 12:46am
Happy Easter! Always great to see these celebrations of all faiths in Pakistan.
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Apr 02, 2018 01:26am
The staff at Dawn are really to be commended for always being inclusive, highlighting the fact that everyone has a role to play in society.
Great photos, too! Happy Easter.
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Apr 02, 2018 02:06am
Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Lahore is wonderful architecture.
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Apr 02, 2018 07:44am
Happy Easter to all our Christian brothers and sisters.
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Apr 02, 2018 07:45am
What a stunning cathedral. Gorgeous church. Beautiful pics by DAWN.
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Apr 02, 2018 09:40am
Great to see our Pakistani brethren Christians celebrating Easter in Pakistan.
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Apr 02, 2018 10:23am
Superb. Congratulations to every Christian and Pakistani on Easter.
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Apr 02, 2018 10:36am
Beautiful photography. Dawn keeps its tradition of big photos of all the religious festivities be it Christmas, Easter, Diwali or Eid. Keep it up. We love you Dawn!!!
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Apr 02, 2018 11:39am
Thank you DAWN.... Great... Beautiful pictures. Happy to see religious freedom in Pakistan specially for Christians.
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Apr 02, 2018 11:54am
Minorities enjoy equal rights as Muslims in Pakistan. Right or wrong???
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Apr 02, 2018 12:02pm
Islam recognises all religions and are protected!!!!
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Apr 02, 2018 12:40pm
I belong to a smaller place in Pakistan with "just" a few million people. There are some historic churches in my area from the colonial period and I see christians worshipping freely. So this is no big deal.
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Apr 02, 2018 05:35pm
Happy Easter to all.
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Apr 03, 2018 09:54am
No big deal. Christian have been going to churches in my district all the time. Beautiful churches from the British era. No one ever bothers. Part of life.
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Apr 04, 2018 12:26pm
commendable, appreciable, applaudable Post.
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