President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan on the occasion of Diwali festival.
In his message, the President said the festival of Diwali reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
President Asif Ali Zardari said the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees equal rights and complete freedom of religion to all citizens.
He said Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, envisioned a Pakistan where minorities would enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his government’s commitment to providing equal rights and opportunities for progress to all communities, irrespective of their beliefs.