Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, in a message to the nation on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam’s Day and Christmas, said that both days symbolize happiness and brotherhood. He said the entire nation is celebrating Quaid-e-Azam’s Day, while the Christian community is celebrating Christmas. He added that Quaid-e-Azam’s vision, based on the principles of unity, […]
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Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records
Asian shares were mixed Thursday in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 edged 0.1% higher to 50,407.79. It has gained nearly 30% this year. The dollar slipped to 155.85 Japanese yen from 155.94 yen. The euro climbed to $1.1786 from $1.1780. Markets […]
Christmas in Punjab: inclusion as statecraft
Christmas 2025 in Punjab stands out as a significant moment in Pakistan’s civic and political life. This year, the festival has moved beyond the confines of a religious occasion to assume the character of deliberate state policy. Through twelve days of official, province-wide celebrations, the Punjab government has sent an unambiguous message: the recognition and […]
Reese Witherspoon shares Christmas spirit with look-alike daughter
American actress and film producer Reese Witherspoon has sent the internet into a frenzy after posting never-before-seen snaps with her daughter, Ava Phillippe. In her latest Instagram post on December 21, she shared an exclusive glimpse of her holiday party alongside her all-grown-up kids. She shared a carousel of photos with her family, celebrating the […]
London’s Christmas magic: a festive season across cities
December has officially arrived, and London has once again done it all over again. Fully decked up to welcome the holiday season, the city glows with a familiar yet ever-exciting magic that makes Christmas here feel truly unmatched. The festivities begin with the iconic Oxford Street Christmas lights, signalling that the most wonderful time of […]
Over 400 cops deployed at churches ahead of Christmas
In a bid to ensure the safety of the Christian community during the festive season, Rawalpindi Police have implemented robust security measures around churches across the city. More than 400 police officers and personnel are currently performing security duties at various places of worship. Senior officers are actively visiting duty points, inspecting deployments, and briefing […]
30,000 cops deployed for Christmas, Quaid Day security
Punjab Police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for Christmas and Quaid-e-Azam Day, deploying more than 30,000 police officers and personnel to ensure security at over 2,900 churches across the province, including Lahore. In the provincial capital, more than 5,000 police officers and personnel will perform security duties at over 600 Christian places of worship, […]
Karachi’s churches cleaned up ahead of Christmas
On the instructions of Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s Fire Brigade Department has set a remarkable example of unity, compassion, and interfaith harmony, sending a positive message to the entire world. This historic and heart-touching initiative is the result of the Mayor’s vision and leadership, whose commitment to humanity and inclusive […]
Victoria Beckham ‘won’t let family feud ruin Christmas’
Victoria Beckham has reportedly decided not to let the fallout with her son Brooklyn disturb her family’s Christmas. Victoria, 51, and Sir David, 50 are involved in a feud with their eldest child and his wife Nicola Peltz. During this time, the couple have missed all of the family’s important events over the past year-notably […]
Kylie Minogue tops three-way battle for Christmas number one
The Official Charts Company said that pop sensation Kylie Minogue is dominating a three-way competition for this year’s Christmas number one. The closest rival, Wham’s Last Christmas, which has dominated the charts for the past two years, is currently 7,000 units behind her festive track XMAS. The charity track Lullaby by Togeth For Palestine, a […]