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Shehbaz Sharif extends Diwali greetings: ‘Hindus a valued part of Pakistan’s national fabric'

In his Diwali greeting, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Hindu community in Pakistan are a “valued and integral” part of the national fabric.

Shehbaz Sharif extends Diwali greetings: ‘Hindus a valued part of Pakistan’s national fabric'

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent Diwali greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and globally, emphasizing the importance of interfaith harmony and tolerance. He referred to the Hindu community in Pakistan as a "valued and integral" part of the national fabric, highlighting their contributions to the country's social, cultural, and economic development.

Sharif described Diwali as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and a message of peaceful coexistence. The Prime Minister's message was shared on X, the microblogging platform. First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari also extended Diwali wishes, stating that the festival holds a special place in her heart as a daughter of Sindh, where the spirit of love, hospitality, and respect for different faiths is deeply rooted.

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