ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) celebrated Christmas on Monday with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony at its headquarters, symbolising peace, love, and solidarity among the agency’s diverse religious communities.
Managing Director Muhammad Asim Khichi, Director News Shumaila Andleeb, Chief Reporter Abbas Ali Chohan, and senior officers joined APP’s Christian staff in cutting the Christmas cake to mark the occasion.
The celebration fostered warmth and enthusiasm, highlighting unity and interfaith harmony among APP staff.
Extending greetings to the Christian community, MD Muhammad Asim Khichi stressed the importance of mutual respect, understanding, and coexistence.
Director News Shumaila Andleeb also conveyed her felicitations, highlighting values of love, compassion, equality, and solidarity.
Manager Administration Malik Khizer Zaman Awan, former General Secretary APP Employees Union Nadeem Iqbal, and Liaquat Bhatti extended warm Christmas greetings, praised the contributions of Christian staff, and reaffirmed their commitment to inclusivity and equality for all.
The APP office was festively decorated with colorful balloons and a Christmas tree, adding to the joyous spirit of the occasion.