ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government of Pakistan is committed to the welfare of the minorities and safeguarding their fundamental rights.
In his message on the occasion of Diwali 2017 being celebrated on Thursday, the prime minister extended his heartiest greetings to the Hindu community across the Country and abroad on the occasion of Diwali.
“I sincerely wish that may the festival of lights bring happiness and peace in the lives of all those who are celebrating this day,” the prime minister said.
The prime minister further said that i take this opportunity to also reiterate that the need to promote inter-religion and inter-faith harmony has never been as great as it is today.
“Let us never forget that no religion teaches hatred and violence. Indeed, every religion stands for promoting peace, harmony and love for humanity,” he said.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called upon the religious leaders to play their role in highlighting the core religious values and to promote those values that bind the society into bonds of humanity.
The prime minister also called upon the Hindu community to continue making their valuable contributions for the prosperity of Pakistan.
“We remain committed to promote a society free from any discrimination based on caste or creed,” the prime minister said.
“In this effort we are guided by the golden principles enunciated by our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the vision of our Quaid and our Constitution,” he added.
Meanwhile, the three-day festival Diwali, marked with fireworks, festive meals and exchange of sweets & gifts, is being celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs across Pakistan.
The Sindh government has announced holiday on Thursday for Hindu community in the province.
