I wish to extend my 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 Government of
Pakistan is committed to the welfare of the minorities and safeguarding their
fundamental rights. In this effort we are guided by the golden principles
enunciated by our Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), the vision of our Quaid and our
Constitution.
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. I call 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.
I also call upon
the Hindu community, on this occasion, 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.
Happy Diwali.
