Christian community in Pakistan celebrates Christmas with traditional zeal
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Web Desk
Updated Tuesday Dec 25 2018
Like in other parts of the world, Christmas festivities are in full swing in Pakistan as the Christian community celebrates the occasion with traditional zeal and fervour.
Here are some pictures from around the country:
Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the Cathedral in Lahore on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
A policeman stands guard in front of Saint Patrick´s Cathedral in Karachi on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the St John´s Church in Peshawar on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
Christian devotees attend a special service ahead of Christmas at the St John´s Church in Peshawar on December 23, 2018. Photo: AFP
In this picture taken on December 12, 2018, Christmas decoration seller Amjab Burgkat tidies his shop in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad. Photo: AFP
In this picture taken on December 12, 2018, Christmas decoration seller Amjab Burgkat holds Christmas trees in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad. Photo: AFP
Children look at Christmas gifts at a shop in 100 Quarters Colony, Islamabad on December 12, 2018. Photo: AFP
Christian community busy in preparations for Christmas at St. Johns Cathedral Church in Peshawar on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI
Students perform a tableau during a function to mark Christmas celebrations at Thomas Centre Raiwind Road, Lahore. Photo: APP
Children perform on stage during a function for the celebrations of Christmas Day, held at a church in Hyderabad on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI
Children wearing Santa Claus costumes sing in a choir during a Christmas service at Saint Patrick´s Cathedral in Karachi on December 22, 2018. Photo: AFP
A view of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Photo: PPI
A man cleans the St. John´s Church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Peshawar on December 22, 2018. Photo: AFP
A man cleans the St. John´s Church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Peshawar on December 22, 2018. Photo: AFP
Cover image: Children wearing Santa Claus costumes sing in a choir during a Christmas service at Saint Patrick´s Cathedral in Karachi on December 22, 2018/AFP
Updated Tuesday Dec 25 2018 
