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.