{
  "id": 18914104,
  "title": "President Zardari, PM Shehbaz greet Hindu community on Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-greet-hindu-community-on-diwali",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T09:36:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447997/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-greet-hindu-community-on-diwali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent their best wishes to Pakistan's Hindu community and the Hindu community worldwide as they celebrated Diwali, Pakistan's national holiday. In separate statements, the leaders emphasized the significance of the festival, which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over despair. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that Diwali represents the victory of peaceful coexistence in human relations and social life. He described the Hindu community as a vital and integral part of Pakistan's diverse national fabric, celebrating its contributions to social, cultural, and economic development.\n\nThe Pakistani President reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting minority rights and promoting religious harmony, stating that the Constitution guarantees the religious and civil rights of all citizens, regardless of their faith. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government's dedication to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and religious freedoms of every Pakistani, irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, or background. He urged all citizens to renew their commitment to interfaith harmony, strengthen bonds of unity, and strive for a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous nation.\n\nPresident Zardari emphasized the importance of compassion and renewal, reminding everyone that they could bring light into others' lives through kindness, understanding, and care. He reiterated that Pakistan is a home for all its citizens, with equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their faith, caste, or creed. Quoting the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Zardari stressed the importance of ensuring that every citizen could practice their faith freely and live with dignity while enjoying equal protection under the law.\n\nThe leaders called upon all Pakistanis to celebrate their diversity, sharing one another's celebrations and supporting each other during difficult times. They encouraged rejecting prejudice and discrimination to build a more just, compassionate, and inclusive society. President Zardari expressed his good wishes for the Hindu community, hoping that the light of Diwali would bring joy, comfort, and renewed hope to the hearts of families celebrating the festival.",
  "summary": "President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended warm greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the joyous occasion of Diwali, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting minority rights and promoting religious harmony. In separate messages, the president and prime minister highlighted the festival’s message of the triumph of…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "‘The whole world is one family’: Diwali message from Hindu Maha Sabha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/the-whole-world-is-one-family-diwali-message-from-hindu-maha-sabha",
        "published": "2026-11-08T04:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "President Zardari, PM Shehbaz wish Hindu community on Diwali, reaffirm commitment to minority rights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/president-zardari-pm-shehbaz-wish-hindu-community-on-diwali-reaffirm",
        "published": "2026-11-08T07:50:11.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}