Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhary Salik Hussain has congratulated the Hindu community in Pakistan on the occasion of Diwali.
In his message of congratulations and good wishes, the Minister expressed his heartfelt Diwali wishes to all members of the Hindu community worldwide, including those in Pakistan.
According to a press release, celebrating Diwali in Pakistan symbolizes our cultural diversity. Minorities in Pakistan enjoy all political, economic, and social rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
The vibrant Hindu community in Pakistan strengthens our nation through its contributions in social, economic, and political spheres. As Pakistanis, Hindus and other minorities have complete freedom to celebrate their religious festivals.
The Diwali festival provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to promoting religious harmony and using it to combat religious fanaticism.
Diwali is a festival of lights, where good triumphs over evil, and we must persist in our struggle to eliminate evil while supporting all that is good. For the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, we must all work together.