Christmas 2025 unfolded as an unusually grand and public affirmation of Pakistan’s Christian community, led most visibly by the Punjab government in what many have called a historic break from decades of neglect. From official celebrations to policy announcements, the Punjab government took center stage in marking Christmas not as a private religious observance, but as a public, state-recognized occasion. This is a major development for Punjab, which is Pakistan’s largest province with more than 127 million people. Christians make up less than 2% of its population, which is nearly 98% Muslim.