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No holiday for Pakistan's Christian workers

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Ali Kaifee in Islamabad
December 24, 2025

Christmas brings joy worldwide, but for Pakistan's Christian workers, it often means unpaid wages, threats of dismissal and lives pushed to the limits.

Pakistani Christians face low wages, discrimination and harsh working conditions as they prepare for Christmas. Many domestic workers struggle to get paid or take time off, while limited education keeps families in poverty. Community leaders urge equal holiday rights, and a recent court ruling banned "Christians only" ads for menial jobs.

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