Hyderabad: December 18, 2016. (By Abbas Kassar) Christian leader of Diocese of Hyderabad Church of Pakistan, Bishop Kaleem John has said eradication of extremism from Pakistan was necessary for restoration of peace. Addressing various programs of Christmas 2016 here he said peace, freedom of expression and tolerance were need of humanity all over world but he said the extremism has destroyed peace around world including Pakistan end of which was must to remove disappointment and unrest. He asked Christian community to pray for solidarity, peace, fraternity and integrity of Pakistan. He said such situation was prevalent before Christ as at that time world was entangled with sins. The birth of Christ was deliverance of humanity. Christ gave message of peace, love and forgiveness. He said this year’s Christmas will bring real happiness. He made appeal to Hesco to avoid load shedding during week long celebrations of Christmas staring from 18 to 25 December.