Christmas celebrations to be held in Punjab jails

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has instructed the Inspector General of Prisons to hold celebrations for Christmas and Quaid-e-Azam Day on December 25 in all jails across the province, including Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.

Special arrangements have been made for Christian inmates to mark the festive occasion. Cakes will be cut in prisons, and Christian prisoners will be allowed special meetings with their families.

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The Christian inmates will be permitted to receive home-cooked meals for Christmas. Punjab Jail authorities will also provide a special Christmas festive meal in all jails to honour the occasion.

In a gesture of respect for religious sentiments, officials have been instructed to present gifts to Christian prisoners during the celebrations.

Additionally, volleyball, football, and cricket tournaments featuring teams of inmates will be organized to commemorate the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

BISHOP MEETS IG PUNJAB

A Christian delegation led by the Bishop of Lahore visited the Central Police Office and met with Punjab Inspector General (IG) Usman Anwar.

The delegation praised Punjab Police for their efforts in safeguarding minority rights and commended their measures to ensure security. They also handed over a letter of appreciation from US Mayor Kevin Brook to the IG.

IG Punjab assured that the police are making foolproof arrangements for the security of churches. He highlighted the valuable contributions of Christian employees in the police force, calling them an asset to the department.

The Bishop of Lahore expressed gratitude for the Punjab Police’s initiatives to support and protect the Christian community.