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DG says about 40% employees of Lahore Zoo Christians and they enjoy equal rights

Extra contingent of police, Rangers deployed for their security

General Qamar acknowledges services of Christian community during his visit to Christ Church

Every year on Christmas eve NORAD purports to track the flight of Santa and his reindeer-pulled sleigh

Broader ideological battle across country has produced acts of violence and harassment based on religious identity

The pope has made defence of migrants a major plank of his papacy, often putting him at odds with politicians

Churches have been decorated with colorful lights, posters and the traditional Christmas trees.

Statement says flight purser Peter Inayat distributes presents to the passengers on-board flight PK-308

Iraqi forces expelled the militants from the city this year after months of battle

As religion grows in China, Beijing warns against spread of 'Western' ideas

Pastor of AJK and Chairman of AJK Christian Welfare Society addres gathering of local Christian community at Mangla

The commissioner expressed satisfaction over the security of the churches and parks

Bethlehem is normally flooded by tourists at this time of year

Rawalpindi mayor, CCB Station commander, lawmakers join festivities

Official says protection of life and property of the people is a top priority of the government

A daily wage worker, Shaukat was fired when nominated as councillor on reserved seat

No link to any terrorist group has been found yet

Pakistan's Christian community, which makes up about 1 per cent of the population, has been a frequent target

At least a 1,000 people attended the event that featured Christmas tree and distribution of sweets by Santa Claus

The Sindh government has issued a notification under Section-144

Special deployment of police will be ensured at Churches and public places

Christian community in twin cities gears up for the festival

Terrorists can take advantage of any lapse in security, says IG

It was in 1823 that the poem 'The Night Before Christmas' led to emergence of modern day Santa

SP Security Lahore Police vows to ensure foolproof security at 551 churches

This was stated by k-p Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra while addressing a Christmas ceremony in Peshawar

Holiday announced for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils

Christmas lights also switched off in Bethlehem, Jesus's traditional birthplace, and Ramallah as part of the protest

Mother says she has always told her children that Santa is 'fun story' and Christmas presents come from real people

The number of migrants trying to make the trip, has jumped in the last month while fewer are leaving from Libya

Sunni Tehreek leader says group is not calling for Taseer's murder, only his prosecution and eventual execution

Shaan claims FIR prompted by video Christmas message he posted online

Average age of cardiac death is 76.2 years during Christmas, compared to 77.1 years at other times

The incident happened in a Christian neighbourhood in the town of Toba Tek Singh, 338 km south of Islamabad

Police register case against unidentified people

Dollar inches higher against yen and a handful of other major currencies

The police said they had started investigation as to who supplied the moonshine

Special security measures were made by the district administration to protect churches

The chief minister appreciated the contribution of the Christian community

Celebrations would continue till the night of January 1

People exchange gifts in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ

There were no immediate official reports of damage or casualties from the storm

A shopping mall was raided to check whether businesses had asked employees to wear Santa hats

Iranians love the chintzy side of Christmas and it is also one of the safest places in the Middle East for Christians

The Obamas appeared jovial, showing a flashback to the filming of their first Christmas message in 2009

We take you through Christmas in Pakistan over the years to give you a glimpse of the spirit of this festive occasion

The royal family gather for Christmas at Queen Elizabeth's private Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England

In Bethlehem, some 2,500 worshippers packed the Church of the Nativity complex

Home-based artisans display their products at the exhibition 

The exemption will remain in place across the country until Sunday