{
  "id": 19044567,
  "title": "Ali Dar attends Diwali celebrations in Lahore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ali-dar-attends-diwali-celebrations-in-lahore",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T23:46:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40448041/ali-dar-attends-diwali-celebrations-in-lahore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAHORE: Ali Dar, the advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab on AI, International Cooperation and Special Initiatives, highlighted that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is a staunch supporter of peace and dedication to fostering religious harmony and tolerance across the province. During a Diwali celebration in Lahore, Ali Dar extended warm wishes to the Hindu community, expressing delight that Pakistan's vision, as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being realized through tangible actions promoting religious tolerance and mutual respect in society.\n\nAli Dar reiterated that Islam promotes peace, love, and tolerance, and emphasized that Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other minority communities in Pakistan are equal members of society, contributing significantly to the nation's development. He stressed that Pakistan is a shared homeland for citizens of all religions and faiths, each entitled to equal rights, dignity, and respect. Ali Dar urged the nation to build a society where every citizen feels free to practice their faith and express their identity without fear.\n\nHe further added that the true beauty of Pakistan lies in its mutual respect, cultural diversity, and harmony among all religions and communities.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab on AI, International Cooperation and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has said that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif is a strong advocate of peace and remains committed to promoting religious harmony, interfaith respect and tolerance across the province. While addressing a ceremony of Diwali celebration in Lahore and extended heartfelt greetings…",
  "key_points": [
    "Diwali celebration in Lahore honored Hindu community, Ali Dar wished them prosperity.",
    "Pakistan's vision aligns with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's ideals of religious tolerance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}